Spaceship Earth

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What happens to the length of our day if the spinning Earth slows down?

Back

The day would get longer.

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Is it true that the number of daytime hours is longer in winter?

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False

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What causes years and seasons on Earth?

Back

The earth's orbiting motion around the sun.

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What does the Earth's rotation cause?

Back

Night and day.

Front

What is a constellation?

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A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern.

Front

What is the Earth's rotation?

Back

The spinning of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the Earth's revolution?

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The movement of the Earth around the Sun.

Front

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

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About 24 hours.

Front

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

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About 365 days.

Front

What are the four seasons?

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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter.