Earth Patterns

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What does the Earth orbit around?

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The Earth orbits around the Sun.

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How long does it take the Earth to make a full rotation?

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It takes the Earth 24 hours to make a full rotation.

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How long does it take for the Earth to make one full revolution around the Sun?

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It takes the Earth one year to make one full revolution around the Sun.

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What is it called when an object is spinning on its axis?

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This is called rotation.

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What is the name of the path that Earth takes as it moves around the Sun?

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The path is called an orbit.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is when an object spins on its axis, while revolution is when an object moves around another object.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis.

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What is an axis?

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An axis is an imaginary line that an object spins around.

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What is the solar system?

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The solar system is a collection of planets, moons, asteroids, and comets that orbit the Sun.

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What is a planet?

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A planet is a large celestial body that orbits a star.

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