Earth, Moon, and Sun Review

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What happens if Earth's revolution around the Sun decreases or slows down?

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A year would have more than 365 days.

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When are the shortest shadows of the day?

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Middle of the day.

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Why is a student in Ohio getting up for school while a student on the other side of the Earth is getting ready for bed?

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Earth rotates on its axis.

Front

How can the Sun be best described?

Back

The closest star to Earth.

Front

How does the Sun compare with most other stars?

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The Sun is average in size and temperature.

Front

What is the main reason we have day and night?

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Earth rotates on its axis.

Front

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

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An ellipse.

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of Earth's axis as it revolves around the Sun.

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What is the term for the time it takes for Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

Back

A day.

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

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A year.