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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How long does it take for Earth to rotate on its axis? | 24 hours |
| How long does it take for the Earth to orbit the sun? | 365.25 days |
| What happens to the Earth when it facing the sun? | it is day |
| What happens when the earth faces away from the sun? | it is night |
| Does Earth's tilt cause some location on the planet to experience more direct sunlight? | Yes |
| What causes us to have a hot summer? | The Northern Hemisphere tilts toward the sun |
| What if the earth did not sit on a tilt? | We would not experience seasons |
| What if the moon does not orbit the earth? | We would not see different moon phases |
| What do we call it when the earth orbits the sun? | we call it a revolution |