Earth and Moon

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What is a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the new moon passes in front of the sun, blocking its light from reaching the Earth.

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

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It takes 1 day or 24 hours for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis.

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Why does the Northern Hemisphere experience summer?

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The Northern Hemisphere experiences summer because the sun shines directly on it during this time.

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Why does the Northern Hemisphere experience winter?

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The Northern Hemisphere experiences winter because the sun shines directly on the Southern Hemisphere, causing less sunlight to reach the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the term for the path an object takes as it revolves around another object?

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The term is '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 in an orbit.

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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, which exposes different parts of the Earth to sunlight.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth casts a shadow on the moon, blocking the sunlight that normally reflects off the moon.

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What is the significance of the equator?

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The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and is the point where the sun's rays are most direct.

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How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to the changing seasons.