Sun, Moon & Earth vocabulary

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What are moon phases?

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Moon phases refer to the different shapes the moon appears to take during its monthly cycle as it orbits the Earth.

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What is the term for the Earth's complete turn on its axis in 24 hours?

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Rotation.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis.

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What is the movement of the Earth around the Sun called?

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Revolution.

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

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365 days.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation refers to the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution refers to the Earth's orbit around the Sun.

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What is the significance of the tilt of the Earth's axis?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis is responsible for the changing seasons as the Earth revolves around the Sun.

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What are the four main phases of the moon?

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The four main phases of the moon are new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter.

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How does the position of the moon affect tides on Earth?

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The gravitational pull of the moon causes tides on Earth, leading to high and low tides.

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What is the relationship between the moon's phases and its position relative to the Earth and Sun?

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The moon's phases are determined by its position relative to the Earth and Sun, affecting how much of the moon's surface is illuminated.

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