4.6 VA SOL Earth and Space Flashcard

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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The Earth's rotation on its axis causes day and night.

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What is responsible for the changes in tidal range?

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The phases of the moon are responsible for the changes in tidal range.

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What does the moon do around the Earth?

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The moon revolves around the Earth.

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What protects Earth from the sun’s damaging rays?

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Earth’s protective atmosphere blocks out most of the sun’s damaging rays.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The Earth's revolution around the Sun causes the seasons.

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What is the term for the path the Earth takes around the Sun?

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The Earth's revolution.

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What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis?

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The Earth's rotation.

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What are tides?

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Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and the sun.

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

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It takes approximately 24 hours for the Earth to complete one rotation.

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What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on its axis?

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The tilt of the Earth on its axis affects the intensity and duration of sunlight received, leading to seasons.