Day & Night, Shadows, & Seasons

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What causes daytime in one part of the world and nighttime in another?

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The Earth rotates on its axis, causing different parts to face the Sun or be in shadow.

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What is the term for the Earth orbiting around the Sun?

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Revolution.

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What happens to shadows at noon?

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Shadows are short because the Sun is directly overhead.

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What is the definition of revolution in terms of Earth?

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Revolution is the Earth orbiting around the Sun.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the Earth spinning on its axis; revolution is the Earth moving around the Sun.

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What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into day and night called?

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The line is called the terminator.

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

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It takes approximately 365.25 days.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on sunlight received?

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It causes varying angles of sunlight, leading to different seasons.

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What happens to shadows as the Sun rises and sets?

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Shadows grow longer as the Sun sets and shorter as the Sun rises.

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