Earth's Rotation/Earth, Sun, Moon

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What is Earth's rotation?

Back

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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What is revolution in terms of Earth and the Sun?

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Revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun, which takes about 365 days to complete one full orbit.

Front

What is an orbit?

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An orbit is the path one object takes as it revolves around another object in space.

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

Back

It takes the Moon about 27 days to complete one orbit around the Earth.

Front

What hemisphere experiences winter when the North Pole is facing the Sun?

Back

The Southern Hemisphere experiences winter when the North Pole is facing the Sun.

Front

What can be found on Earth but not on the Moon?

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Water, atmosphere, and life can be found on Earth but not on the Moon.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of an object on its axis, while revolution is the movement of one object around another.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis, as different parts of the Earth face the Sun.

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

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis affects the seasons, as it determines how much sunlight different parts of the Earth receive throughout the year.

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What is the relationship between the Earth, Moon, and Sun?

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The Earth orbits the Sun, while the Moon orbits the Earth, creating a system where their positions affect phenomena like eclipses and tides.