Day and Night

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What causes day and night?

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Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis. As the Earth rotates, different parts of it face the Sun, creating day, while the parts facing away from the Sun experience night.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What direction does the sun appear to rise?

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The sun appears to rise in the East.

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What direction does the sun appear to set?

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The sun appears to set in the West.

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What is the term for the Earth turning on its axis?

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The term is 'rotate'.

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What happens to the sun's position in the sky as the Earth rotates?

Back

The sun appears to move higher in the sky during the day and lower as it approaches sunset.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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

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It takes approximately 24 hours for the Earth to complete one full rotation.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on day and night?

Back

The tilt of the Earth affects the length of day and night, as well as the seasons, but does not change the basic cycle of day and night.

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What is the term for the imaginary line that the Earth rotates around?

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The term is 'axis'.

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What is the significance of the equator in relation to day and night?

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At the equator, day and night are approximately equal in length throughout the year.