Earth’s Orbit & Rotation

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What is Earth's rotation?

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Earth's rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete.

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What does Earth's orbit refer to?

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Earth's orbit is the path Earth takes around the Sun, which takes about 365 days to complete.

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Why does the sun appear to move across the sky?

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

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What causes day and night?

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Day and night are caused by Earth's rotation on its axis.

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What are time zones?

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Time zones are regions of the Earth that have the same standard time, created because of Earth's rotation.

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What happens at noon?

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At noon, the sun is at its highest point in the sky, and shadows are the shortest.

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What is a shadow?

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A shadow is a dark area created when an object blocks light.

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What time of day is represented by long shadows to the west?

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Long shadows to the west indicate it is morning.

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What is the significance of the sun's position in the sky?

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The sun's position in the sky helps determine the time of day.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of Earth around the Sun.