Earth and Space Review

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What are the inner planets?

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The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. They are smaller, rocky, and closer to the Sun.

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What is NOT true of the inner planets?

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They are gaseous.

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What season is experienced in the hemisphere that receives the most indirect rays from the Sun?

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Winter.

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What is the length of Earth's rotation?

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24 hours.

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What is revolution in terms of planetary motion?

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The orbit of a planet around the Sun.

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What is rotation in terms of planetary motion?

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The spinning of a planet on its axis.

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What causes the four seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of Earth's axis and its revolution around the Sun.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of a planet on its axis, while revolution is the orbit of a planet around the Sun.

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What is the significance of the Sun in our solar system?

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The Sun is the central star that provides light and heat, influencing the orbits and climates of the planets.

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

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Approximately 365.25 days.