Sun, Moon, Earth Review

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What determines the length of one day on Earth?

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The length of one day on Earth is determined by how long it takes Earth to rotate once.

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What is the Earth's axis?

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The Earth's axis is an imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole.

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How long does it take for Earth to complete one rotation?

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It takes about 24 hours for Earth to complete one rotation.

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Why does the sun appear to move across the sky each day?

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The sun appears to move across the sky each day due to Earth's rotation on its axis.

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How can a globe and a light bulb demonstrate day and night?

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By rotating the globe near the light bulb, you can show how day and night occur on Earth.

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What is the shape of the Earth?

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The Earth is an oblate spheroid, meaning it is mostly spherical but slightly flattened at the poles.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun cause the seasons.

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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 the Sun's light.

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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, casting a shadow on the Moon.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is when an object spins on its axis, while revolution is when an object orbits around another object.

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