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What is Polaris?

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The name of the North Star.

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When can the moon be seen from Earth?

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Sometimes at night and sometimes in the day.

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Which month has the most hours of daylight?

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June.

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Are the seasons caused by the Earth being closer to or farther from the sun?

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No, the seasons are not caused by this.

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What is the term for when Earth completes a circle around the sun?

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Revolution.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, while revolution is the orbit of Earth around the sun.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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The rotation of Earth on its axis.

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What is the tilt of Earth's axis?

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Approximately 23.5 degrees.

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What is the significance of the North Star?

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It is used for navigation as it remains in a fixed position in the sky.

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

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It causes different parts of Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.