Sun-Earth-Moon System

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What does it mean for the Moon to completely revolve around the Earth?

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It means the Moon completes one full orbit around the Earth, which takes about a month.

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What season does the Southern Hemisphere experience when the Northern Hemisphere is leaning away from the Sun?

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Summer.

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What is the term for the Earth's journey around the Sun?

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Revolution.

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When does the Southern Hemisphere experience the coldest weather?

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When the South Pole is tilted away from the Sun.

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What season is the Southern Hemisphere in when the Northern Hemisphere is pointing towards the Sun?

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Winter.

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What is the Moon's orbit around the Earth called?

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Lunar Orbit.

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

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About 24 hours.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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

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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 a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

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