Earth's Rotation

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What is Earth's rotation?

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Earth's rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete one full turn.

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How long does it take for the Moon to orbit the Earth?

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The Moon takes about 29 days to complete one orbit around the Earth.

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What is the order of the Sun, Earth, and Moon by size?

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The order from largest to smallest is: Sun, Earth, Moon.

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What is a characteristic of both the Earth and the Moon?

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Both the Earth and the Moon have a rocky surface covered with landforms.

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What is the relationship between the Earth, Sun, and Moon in terms of orbiting?

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The Earth orbits the Sun, and the Moon orbits the Earth.

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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 a lunar cycle?

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A lunar cycle is the period it takes for the Moon to go through all its phases, approximately 29 days.

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What is the significance of the Earth's tilt?

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The tilt of the Earth affects the seasons, as different parts of the Earth receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

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

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The path is called an orbit.

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What is the effect of the Moon's gravity on Earth?

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The Moon's gravity causes tides in the Earth's oceans.