What is the approximate time it takes for Earth to complete one rotation?
8th Reading Comprehension 2: E S M system

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24 hours
2.
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What is the approximate time it takes for Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?
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365 days
3.
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What does 'illuminated' mean in the context of light?
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To have light from some source shine on an object
4.
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Why does the Moon appear to change shape?
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The viewpoint from Earth of the illuminated side of the Moon changes.
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What causes winter in the southern hemisphere while it is summer in the northern hemisphere?
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Earth's tilt positions the southern hemisphere to receive more of the Sun's direct rays.
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What is the first quarter phase of the Moon?
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A phase where half of the Moon is illuminated and visible from Earth.
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What is a waxing gibbous Moon?
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A phase where more than half of the Moon is illuminated and increasing.
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