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The spinning of Earth around its axis is called
a) rotation
b)
c)
d)

The __________________________ is the point at which the Sun reaches its greatest distance north or south of the equator.
a) solstice
b)
c)
d)

The Moon is said to be ________________ when less and less of the side facing Earth is lighted.
a) waning
b)
c)
d)

The depression left behind by an object striking the Moon is called a(n) ______________
a) impact basin
b)
c)
d)

Earth\'s orbit is a(n) _______________
a) ellipse
b)
c)
d)

How long does it take for the moon to rotate once?
a) 27.3 days
b)
c)
d)

Where is the Earth\'s circumference the greatest?
a) equator
b)
c)
d)

Earth is closest to the Sun during which season in the northern hemisphere?
a) winter
b)
c)
d)

What causes the Sun to appear to rise and set?
a) Earth\'s rotation
b)
c)
d)

How long does it take for the Moon to revolve once around Earth?
a) 27.3 days
b)
c)
d)

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