Earth’s Orbit & Rotation

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What is the time it takes for the Earth to orbit around the sun?

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365.25 days

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What causes the sun to appear to move across the sky?

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Earth's rotation on its axis

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What time of day is represented by a short shadow?

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noon

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What causes different constellations to be visible at different times of the year?

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Earth's orbit around the sun

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What is the term for the apparent shift in position of stars due to Earth's movement?

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stellar parallax

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What is Earth's rotation?

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

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What is Earth's orbit?

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The path Earth takes around the sun, which takes about 365.25 days.

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Why do we have day and night?

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Because of Earth's rotation on its axis.

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What is a constellation?

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A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern.

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How does Earth's tilt affect seasons?

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It causes different parts of Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.