Solar System Review 4th Grade

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How often can a full moon be seen?

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Once a month.

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Why are winter days cooler in the northern hemisphere?

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The northern hemisphere is pointed away from the sun.

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How long does it take the Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?

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24 hours.

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What causes moonlight?

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Moonlight is sunlight reflected from the surface of the moon.

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What factors affect the brightness of stars?

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The brightness of stars depends on their size and distance from Earth.

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What is the shape of the Earth's orbit around the sun?

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The Earth's orbit is elliptical.

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What is the primary source of energy for the Earth?

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The sun is the primary source of energy for the Earth.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, blocking sunlight from reaching the moon.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking sunlight from reaching the Earth.

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