The Sun and its Influence on Earth
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What is the primary role of the Sun in our solar system?

  • To create leap years
  • To give us day and night
  • To provide gravitational pull (correct)
  • To cause sunburn

    • What would happen to the Earth's rotation if it were not for the Sun's influence?

  • It would become erratic
  • It would slow down
  • It would stop completely
  • It would speed up (correct)

    • Why is the radiation from the Sun lethal to life on Earth?

  • The Sun's radiation is not lethal
  • The atmosphere filters out harmful rays
  • There is too much distance between the Sun and Earth
  • The ozone layer cannot protect us (correct)

    • What causes the Earth to experience different amounts of daytime at different points of the year?

    <p>The Earth's tilted axis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason behind having an extra day in our calendar every four years?

    <p>To make each year have exactly 365 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Earth spinning on its own axis?

    <p>To give us day and night</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>$3651/4$ days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Earth's axis being tilted?

    <p>It gives us seasons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a leap year?

    <p>$366$-day year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the Earth always take 24 hours to spin once on its axis?

    <p>$24$ hours is the standard duration for spinning on an axis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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