Earth and Space Review

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How long does it take for the Earth to revolve around the Sun?

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1 year, 12 months, or 365 days. All of the above.

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What causes the Earth to have a day and a night?

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The Earth rotating on its axis.

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How long does it take Earth to make one full rotation?

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24 hours or 1 day.

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Why does Earth experience seasons?

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Because the Earth is tilted on an axis and revolves around the Sun.

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How does Earth move through space?

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The Earth rotates and revolves.

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What is the axis of the Earth?

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An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.

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What is revolution in terms of Earth?

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The movement of the Earth around the Sun.

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What is rotation in terms of Earth?

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The spinning of the Earth on its axis.

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What is the significance of the tilt of the Earth?

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It causes the changing seasons as the Earth revolves around the Sun.

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What is a solar day?

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The time it takes for the Earth to rotate once on its axis, approximately 24 hours.