Earth and Sun

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What is the time it takes for the Earth to rotate once on its axis?

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24 hours

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How long does it take for the Earth to orbit around the Sun?

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365.1/4 days

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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True or false: It takes 48 hours for the Earth to rotate 2 times.

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True

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What time is the Sun at its highest point in the sky?

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12:00pm

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

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Is the Moon made of cheese?

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No

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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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 causes day and night on Earth?

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The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

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

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Elliptical

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on seasons?

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It causes different seasons as the Earth orbits the Sun.

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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).