Earth’s Orbit & Rotation

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What causes different constellations to be visible from Earth at different times of year?

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Earth's orbit around the sun.

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How long does it take the Earth to orbit around the sun?

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365.25 days.

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What causes day and night?

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Earth's rotation on its axis.

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What time of day does a long shadow to the west represent?

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Morning.

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What does the Foucault pendulum provide evidence for?

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The rotation of Earth on its axis.

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What is Earth's orbit?

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The path Earth takes as it moves around the sun.

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How does Earth's rotation affect our daily lives?

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It causes day and night.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is when Earth spins on its axis; revolution is when Earth orbits the sun.

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What is a constellation?

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A group of stars that form a recognizable pattern.

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Why do we have seasons?

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Because of Earth's tilt and its orbit around the sun.