Solar System 5.8C STAAR review flashcard

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What is the cycle that results from Earth's rotation?

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Day and night.

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How long does it take for Earth to complete one rotation?

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24 hours.

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How long does it take for the Moon to move from one position to another directly between Earth and the Sun?

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14 days.

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What causes the shadows of objects to change during the day?

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The position of the Sun in the sky.

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What is the main reason we have seasons on Earth?

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

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

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Orbit.

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What is the name of the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter.

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What is the term for a natural satellite that orbits a planet?

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Moon.

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What is the main source of light and heat for Earth?

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The Sun.

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What are the four terrestrial planets in our solar system?

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.