Earth-Sun-Moon System

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What is revolution in the context of Earth's movement?

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It involves Earth's elliptical orbit around the Sun taking about 365 days.

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How does the Moon's gravitational pull affect Earth's tides?

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It causes tides to occur twice a day.

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Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?

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Mars.

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What is the Third Quarter in lunar phases?

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It is a phase of the Moon where half of the Moon is illuminated and appears as a half-circle.

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What causes an equinox?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis is inclined neither away from nor towards the Sun.

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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 orbit of Earth around the Sun.

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What is the significance of the tilt of Earth's axis?

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It causes the seasons by affecting the angle and intensity of sunlight received at different times of the year.

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What are tides?

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Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the Moon and 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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What is a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon.

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