Exit Ticket Earth 11/14

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What causes the sun to appear to move across the sky during the day?

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The Earth is rotating on its axis.

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What is the axis of the Earth?

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An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which the Earth rotates.

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What is rotation in the context of Earth?

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The spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes approximately 24 hours to complete one full turn.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation refers to the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution refers to the Earth's orbit around the Sun.

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

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Approximately 24 hours.

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What is the significance of the Earth's tilt?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis (about 23.5 degrees) affects the seasons and the angle of sunlight received at different latitudes.

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What are the four main seasons on Earth?

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Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall), and Winter.

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How does the Earth's rotation affect day and night?

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As the Earth rotates, different parts of the planet receive sunlight, creating day and night.

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

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Orbit.

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What is the average distance from the Earth to the Sun?

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About 93 million miles (150 million kilometers).