Lysaker Earth's Orbit and rotation

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How long does it take for the Earth to do one rotation on its axis?

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24 hours

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What causes day and night?

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Earth's rotation on its axis

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What causes different constellations to be visible from Earth at different times of year?

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Earth's orbit around the sun

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What is the definition of Earth's orbit?

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The path that Earth takes as it moves around the Sun.

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What is the definition of rotation?

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The spinning of Earth on its axis.

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

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365 days

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What is the axis of the Earth?

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An imaginary line that goes through the North and South Poles.

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What is a constellation?

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A group of stars that form a recognizable pattern.

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What is the significance of the Earth's tilt?

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It causes the seasons as the Earth orbits the Sun.

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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; revolution is the movement of Earth around the Sun.