Earth, Sun, Moon, Planets

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What does the Earth revolve around?

Back

The Earth revolves around the Sun.

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What is the correct size order of the planets from biggest to smallest?

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Jupiter; Saturn; Uranus; Neptune; Earth; Venus; Mars; Mercury.

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What are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars considered?

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They are considered Inner Terrestrial Planets.

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What takes 24 hours (one day) to complete?

Back

The Earth's rotation (spin on its axis).

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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 about 365 1/4 days (one year).

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

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The Earth's orbit.

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What are the four inner planets?

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What are gas giants?

Back

Gas giants are large planets that are mostly made of gases, like Jupiter and Saturn.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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

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What is the average distance from the Earth to the Sun?

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About 93 million miles (150 million kilometers).