Science Earth Rotation

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What causes the apparent motion of the Sun in the sky?

Back

The motion of the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis?

Back

Rotation.

Front

What phenomenon is caused by the Earth's rotation?

Back

Day and night.

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Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full rotation?

Back

24 hours.

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

An imaginary line that the Earth spins around.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's rotation on time zones?

Back

It creates different time zones around the world.

Front

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

Back

One complete rotation of the Earth takes approximately 24 hours, defining the length of a day.

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How does the Earth's rotation affect weather patterns?

Back

It influences wind patterns and ocean currents, affecting weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the Earth's orbit around the Sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What would happen if the Earth stopped rotating?

Back

There would be extreme changes in climate and weather patterns, and day and night would last for six months each.

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