Solar System 5.8C STAAR review flashcard

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What is the rotation of Earth?

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The rotation of Earth is the spinning of Earth on its axis, which takes approximately 24 hours and causes day and night.

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What evidence shows that Earth is rotating?

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The appearance of shadows changing throughout the day is evidence of Earth's rotation.

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What happens to the moon's light from September 23rd to September 30th?

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The amount of light will shrink to the new moon phase.

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What is a physical characteristic of the Sun?

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The Sun is mostly made of hydrogen and helium.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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

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What is the orbit of Earth?

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The orbit of Earth is the path Earth takes around the Sun, which takes about 365 days.

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What are the phases of the moon?

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The phases of the moon are the different appearances of the moon as it orbits Earth, including new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter.

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What is the difference between a planet and a moon?

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A planet orbits a star (like the Sun), while a moon orbits a planet.

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What is the solar system?

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The solar system is a collection of the Sun and all the celestial bodies that are bound to it by gravity, including planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.

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

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It takes approximately 24 hours for Earth to complete one rotation.