Earth and Sun Review

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What happens if the speed of Earth's rotation slows down?

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The length of day and night would be longer.

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

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365.25 days.

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What do you observe when watching the night sky?

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Both the Moon and the stars appear to be moving across the night sky.

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What does it mean when we say Earth takes 24 hours to complete a rotation?

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It refers to Earth's rotation on its axis.

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True or False: The sun's position in the sky stays the same throughout the day.

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False.

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What is Earth's rotation?

Back

The spinning of Earth on its axis, taking about 24 hours.

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What is Earth's revolution?

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The movement of Earth around the Sun, taking about 365.25 days.

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What causes day and night?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its axis.

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What is the shape of Earth's orbit around the Sun?

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An ellipse.

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

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It causes the seasons.