Sun, Moon, Earth Review

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What determines the length of one day on Earth?

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The length of one day on Earth is determined by how long it takes Earth to rotate once.

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How can a globe and a light bulb demonstrate day and night?

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By rotating the globe near the light bulb.

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What direction does the sun rise from every morning?

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The sun rises in the East.

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What cycle is a direct result of Earth's rotation?

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The cycle of day and night.

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What causes shadows to change throughout the day?

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Shadows change due to the position of the sun in the sky as Earth rotates.

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

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Earth's orbit around the Sun is an ellipse.

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What is the term for the time it takes for the Moon to complete one orbit around Earth?

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The term is a lunar month, which is about 29.5 days.

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What are the phases of the Moon?

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The phases of the Moon include new moon, crescent, first quarter, gibbous, full moon, and back to new moon.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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Seasons are caused by the tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is when an object spins on its axis, while revolution is when an object orbits around another object.

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