Earth-Sun-Moon System

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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 term for Earth's path around the Sun?

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Revolution.

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How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect seasons?

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The tilt causes varying amounts of sunlight to reach different parts of Earth, leading to seasons.

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What is the gravitational pull?

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The force that attracts two bodies toward each other, stronger with more mass.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of an object on its axis, while revolution is the movement of one object around another.

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What is a constellation?

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A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky.

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Why do constellations appear to change position in the night sky?

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Because of Earth's revolution around the Sun.

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What is the Sun's role in the Earth-Sun-Moon system?

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The Sun provides light and heat, influencing weather and seasons on Earth.

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What is the Moon's effect on Earth?

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The Moon's gravitational pull causes tides in Earth's oceans.

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What happens to daylight hours in summer compared to winter?

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Daylight hours are longer in summer and shorter in winter.