Earth’s Orbit & Rotation

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What is the primary reason for the occurrence of day and night on Earth?

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Earth's rotation on its axis.

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How does Earth's orbit around the sun affect the visibility of constellations?

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Different constellations become visible at different times of the year due to Earth's orbit around the sun.

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What is the average time it takes for Earth to complete one orbit around the sun?

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365.25 days.

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Why does the sun appear to move across the sky during the day?

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The sun appears to move across the sky due to Earth's rotation on its axis.

Front

What evidence does a Foucault pendulum provide?

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It provides evidence for the rotation of Earth on its axis.

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What is the axis of rotation of the Earth?

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An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole around which the Earth rotates.

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What is the significance of Earth's axial tilt?

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Earth's axial tilt is responsible for the changing seasons as it orbits the sun.

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How does the Earth's rotation affect time zones?

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The rotation of the Earth creates different time zones as different parts of the Earth experience daylight and darkness at different times.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution in the context of Earth?

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Rotation refers to the spinning of Earth on its axis, while revolution refers to Earth's orbit around the sun.

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What phenomenon occurs due to the Earth's rotation and affects ocean currents?

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The Coriolis effect.