ESS1-1 Earth, Sun and Moon

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What causes day and night?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its axis causes day and night.

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

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Earth completes one revolution around the Sun every 365.25 days.

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What is the tilt of the Earth?

Back

The Earth is tilted at an angle of 23.5 degrees.

Front

How long does it take for Earth to rotate on its axis one time?

Back

It takes 24 hours for Earth to complete one rotation on its axis.

Front

What type of light is directly from the Sun?

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Direct light is sunlight that reaches the Earth without being scattered.

Front

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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What is the significance of the Earth's tilt?

Back

The tilt of the Earth affects the seasons and the amount of sunlight different parts of the Earth receive.

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What is an orbit?

Back

An orbit is the path one object takes around another object in space.

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What is the shape of Earth's orbit around the Sun?

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Earth's orbit around the Sun is elliptical.

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What is the term for the position of the Earth in relation to the Sun?

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The position of the Earth in relation to the Sun is referred to as its solar position.