Earth Sun Moon Color By Number worksheet

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What causes the Sun to appear to move across the sky?

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Earth's rotation on its axis.

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What is the main reason for the changing seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of Earth's axis.

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What natural phenomenon is caused by the gravitational attraction between the Earth and the Moon?

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Tides.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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Earth rotating on its axis.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon.

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What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse involves the Moon blocking the Sun, while a lunar eclipse involves the Earth blocking sunlight from reaching the Moon.

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How does Earth's revolution around the Sun affect seasons?

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As Earth revolves around the Sun, the tilt of its axis causes different parts of Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

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What is the role of the Sun in the Earth-Moon-Sun system?

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The Sun provides light and heat, influencing weather, climate, and the cycles of day and night.

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What is the significance of the Earth's axial tilt?

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The axial tilt is responsible for the variation in sunlight received at different latitudes, leading to the seasons.

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