3. a) The Earth’s motion that causes the Earth to have approximately a 24 hour day
is its Rotation.
b) The Earth’s motion that causes the Earth to complete 365.25 days per year is
its Revolution.
4. The asteroid belt in our solar system is between Mars and Jupiter.
5.
Solar eclipse
Earth
Moon
SUN
Does this happen at a full
Moon or new moon? New Moon
6. a) High tides occur approximately every 12 hours.
b) Draw a picture of how the moon and Earth align during high tide.
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