Earth and Space

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What is a lunar cycle?

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A lunar cycle is the time it takes for the Moon to go through all its phases, which is about 4 weeks.

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How long does one lunar cycle take?

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4 weeks.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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The rotation of the Earth on its axis causes day and night.

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What is the center of our solar system?

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The Sun is at the center of our solar system.

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During which season do we have the most hours of daylight?

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Summer.

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What is a meteor?

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A meteor is a small rock or particle from space that burns up upon entering Earth's atmosphere, appearing as a 'shooting star'.

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What is the difference between a meteoroid, meteor, and meteorite?

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A meteoroid is a small rock in space, a meteor is the flash of light when it enters the atmosphere, and a meteorite is what lands on Earth.

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What is the Earth's rotation?

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The Earth's rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours.

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What is the Earth's revolution?

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The Earth's revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun, which takes about 365 days.

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What is the tilt of the Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth is about 23.5 degrees and affects the seasons.

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