Evidence of Earth's Rotation

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What is the approximate rate of Earth's rotation?

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360 degrees per day.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The curving of the planetary winds to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere due to Earth's rotation.

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Why is Polaris referred to as the North Star?

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It is located directly above the Earth's North Pole.

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How does Earth's rotation affect wind direction in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Winds are deflected to the right.

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What is the tilt of the Earth referred to?

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The axis.

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What is the significance of Earth's axial tilt?

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It affects the seasons and climate patterns.

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What phenomenon is caused by Earth's rotation and affects ocean currents?

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The Coriolis effect.

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How does the Coriolis effect influence weather patterns?

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It causes the rotation of storm systems and influences wind direction.

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What is the relationship between Earth's rotation and day length?

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Earth's rotation determines the length of a day, which is approximately 24 hours.

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What is the effect of Earth's rotation on the apparent motion of the stars?

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Stars appear to move across the sky due to Earth's rotation.