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What causes day and night on Earth?

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The rotation of Earth on its axis.

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What is the direction of the Moon's orbit around Earth?

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Counterclockwise.

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What is a synodic month?

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The time it takes for the Moon to return to the same phase, approximately 29.18 to 29.93 days.

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

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Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, while revolution is the orbit of Earth around the Sun.

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How does the Moon's orbit change over time?

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The Moon is getting farther from Earth due to tidal effects.

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

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Orbit.

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What is the average length of a synodic month?

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Approximately 29.53 days.

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

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Earth's tilt causes different parts of the planet to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to seasons.

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What is the term for the spinning of Earth on its axis?

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Rotation.

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What is the term for the movement of Earth around the Sun?

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Revolution.