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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. How long does it take for the Earth to rotate on its axis? | It takes 24 hours for the Earth to rotate on its axis. |
| How long does it take the Earth to rotate around the sun? | Its takes 365 days for the Earth to orbit the sun. |
| What happens when the Earth faces the sun? | When Earth faces the sun, it is day. |
| What happens when Earth faces away from the sun? | When Earth faces away from the sun, it is night. |
| What happens when the Earth is on a tilt? | Earth's tilt causes some locations on the planet to experience more direct sunlight. |
| What causes us to have a hot summer? | The Northern Hemisphere tilts toward the sun in June, July, and August, which causes us to have a hot summer. |
| What would happen if the Earth did not sit on a tilt? | If the Earth did not sit on a tilt, we would not experience seasons. |
| What would happen if the moon did not orbit the Earth? | The moon orbits around the Earth causing us to see different moon phases. |
| What do we call it when the Earth orbits the sun? | When the Earth orbits the sun, we call it revolution. |