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What is a shadow?

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A shadow is a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

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

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It takes 24 hours for the Earth to complete one full rotation.

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

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The path is called an orbit.

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How many days are in one complete orbit of the Earth around the Sun?

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There are 365 days in one complete orbit.

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In which direction does the Sun appear to rise?

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The Sun appears to rise in the east.

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In which direction does the Sun appear to set?

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The Sun appears to set in the west.

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What is the lunar cycle?

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The lunar cycle is the sequence of phases the Moon goes through in about 29.5 days.

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What are the main phases of the lunar cycle?

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The main phases are new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun.

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