Earth-Sun-Moon Review

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What is the time it takes Earth to make one revolution around the Sun?

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About one year.

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How many phases does the moon go through?

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8 phases.

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Does the moon orbit the Earth?

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True.

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How long does the cycle of the moon last?

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About a month.

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What type of eclipse occurs when the Moon comes directly between Earth and the Sun?

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Solar Eclipse.

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What is the term for the path that the Earth takes around the Sun?

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Orbit.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun.

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What is a Lunar Eclipse?

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An event where the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the Moon.

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What is the difference between a Solar Eclipse and a Lunar Eclipse?

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A Solar Eclipse occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun; a Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon.

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

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Elliptical.