Spaceship Earth Review (mystery science)

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What is a constellation?

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A constellation is a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the night sky.

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What causes the Earth to have seasons?

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The Earth's orbit around the sun and the tilt of its axis cause the seasons.

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What is the path of the sun in the sky during summer?

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The sun takes a higher path across the sky during summer.

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What is the difference between Earth's rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, causing day and night. Revolution is the Earth's orbit around the sun, causing years.

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What does the Earth's rotation cause?

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The Earth's rotation causes night and day.

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What is the significance of the sun's position at noon?

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At noon, the sun is at its highest point in the sky, which is usually in the southern part of the sky in the northern hemisphere.

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the sun?

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It takes approximately 365 days for the Earth to complete one revolution around the sun.

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What are the four seasons?

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The four seasons are spring, summer, autumn (fall), and winter.

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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

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The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of about 23.5 degrees.

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

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The tilt of the Earth's axis affects how much sunlight different parts of the Earth receive, leading to the changing seasons.