Earth, Moon, and Sun Review

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Why do different parts of Earth receive different amounts of daylight?

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Because Earth is tilted on its axis.

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Why do temperatures change over the months?

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Because Earth is tilted on its axis.

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Why does the Sun appear to rise in the East?

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Due to the way the Earth spins (rotates) on its axis.

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During a lunar eclipse, what is the phase of the moon?

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Full.

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What season is it in the Northern hemisphere in the picture?

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Winter.

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What is the tilt of Earth's axis?

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

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, blocking sunlight from reaching the Moon.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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

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

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Approximately 24 hours.