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Earth, Sun and Moon: days, seasons, phases and tides

How the motions of the Earth and Moon cause day and night, seasons, lunar phases and tides.

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Helps to know first: The solar system
15practice questions

Fill the gaps: 2 · Match the pairs: 1 · Multiple choice: 9 · Numeric answer: 1 · Put in order: 1 · Short answer: 1

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How long does it take the Earth to orbit the Sun once?
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