5.8C Earth's Rotation
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What causes the Sun to appear to move across the sky?
Back
The Sun appears to move across the sky because Earth rotates on its axis.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes day and night on Earth?
Back
Day and night on Earth are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Earth's axis?
Back
Earth's axis is an imaginary line through the poles of Earth.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How often does the Earth rotate on its axis?
Back
The Earth rotates once on its axis every 24 hours.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you model a day/night cycle using a lamp and a baseball?
Back
Rotate the baseball one time in 24 seconds to model one day/night cycle.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?
Back
Rotation is when an object spins on its axis, while revolution is when an object orbits around another object.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the effect of Earth's rotation on time?
Back
Earth's rotation causes the cycle of day and night, affecting our perception of time.
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