Earth Science

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What causes day and night cycles?

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Earth's rotation causes day and night cycles.

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What season is it when the part of the world is leaning away from the Sun?

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When the part of the world is leaning away from the Sun, it is winter.

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What pattern does the Earth create as it travels around the Sun?

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As the Earth travels around the Sun, it creates the seasons.

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How many moons does Earth have?

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Earth has 1 moon.

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

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It takes one day for the Earth to complete one rotation.

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

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The path Earth takes around the Sun is called an orbit.

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What are the four main seasons?

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

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What is the reason for the changing seasons?

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The changing seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

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What is the term for the time it takes for the Earth to orbit the Sun?

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The time it takes for the Earth to orbit the Sun is one year.

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What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on sunlight?

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The Earth's tilt affects the angle and intensity of sunlight, leading to different seasons.

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