What is rotation and how long does it take on Earth?

Earth's Rotation, Revolution, and Phases

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Mathematics
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8th Grade
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Jennifer Kydon-Rios
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1.
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Rotation means is the spinning of Earth on its axis, one complete Earth rotation is equal to one day (24 hours).
2.
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What is revolution and how long does it take on Earth?
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Revolution means is the movement of one object around another, one complete revolution of Earth around the sun is a year.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the path that one object in space takes around another called?
Back
Orbit.
4.
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What 2 pieces of evidence are proof of rotation?
Back
Foucault Pendulum & Coriolis Effect
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Foucault Pendulum?
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A swinging weight will appear to change direction because Earth rotates.
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What is Coriolis Effect?
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The curving of fluids (liquids and gasses) on or above Earth’s surface due to its rotation.
7.
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What 2 pieces of evidence are proof of revolution?
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Seasons of the year & Different constellations are visible for the year.
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