5.8C Earth's Rotations

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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 approximately 24 hours to complete one full turn.

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

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24 hours.

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What cycle is caused by Earth's rotation?

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The cycle of day and night.

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What happens to the length of a shadow as the sun moves across the sky?

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The length of the shadow changes, typically decreasing as the sun rises and increasing as the sun sets.

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On which side of a house should a window be placed to see the sunrise?

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East.

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

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Earth's rotation causes different parts of the world to experience day and night at different times, leading to the establishment of time zones.

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What is the relationship between Earth's rotation and the seasons?

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Earth's rotation does not directly cause the seasons; seasons are caused by the tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun.

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What is a globe?

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A globe is a spherical model of Earth that represents geographical features and can be used to demonstrate Earth's rotation.

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What is the significance of the equator in relation to Earth's rotation?

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The equator is an imaginary line that divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and is the widest part of Earth, where rotation speed is greatest.

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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.

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