SOL 4.8 Science Review

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What is the shortest distance between celestial bodies?

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The shortest distance is between the Earth and the Moon.

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What makes Earth unique among planets in the solar system?

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Earth has the most liquid water.

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What did Galileo discover about the Moon through his telescope?

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He discovered that the Moon has many craters.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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Day and night occur due to the Earth's rotation on its axis.

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What does the rotation of the Earth on its axis cause?

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The rotation causes days.

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

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The path is called an orbit.

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What is the primary source of light and heat for Earth?

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The primary source is the Sun.

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What are the four seasons on Earth?

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The four seasons are spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

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What is the term for the time it takes for Earth to complete one rotation?

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One rotation takes 24 hours.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis; revolution is the orbit of Earth around the Sun.