Solar System Review

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What is the position of Earth in relation to the sun?

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Earth is the third planet from the sun.

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What is the term for the movement of Earth around the sun?

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Earth revolves around the sun.

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What is the axis in relation to Earth's movement?

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The earth spins on an axis.

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How long does it take for Earth to complete one revolution around the sun?

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It takes 365 days for Earth to revolve around the sun.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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Day and night are caused by the way Earth spins on its axis.

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What is the significance of Earth's revolution around the sun?

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Earth's revolution affects the seasons and climate.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of Earth around the sun.

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What is the average distance from Earth to the sun?

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The average distance is about 93 million miles (150 million kilometers).

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What is the effect of Earth's tilt on its seasons?

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Earth's tilt causes different parts of the planet to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to seasons.

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What is the term for the path Earth takes around the sun?

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The path is called an orbit.

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