Shadows & Rotation

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What is a shadow?

Back

A shadow is a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

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What causes shadows to change shape and size?

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Shadows change shape and size based on the position of the light source and the object blocking the light.

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Where does the sun rise and set?

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The sun rises in the East and sets in the West.

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What is the rotation of the Earth?

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The rotation of the Earth is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours.

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What is the effect of Earth's rotation on our daily lives?

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Earth's rotation causes the cycle of day and night.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of an object on its axis, while revolution is the movement of an object around another object.

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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis is approximately 23.5 degrees, which affects the seasons.

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What are the four seasons?

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The four seasons are spring, summer, autumn (fall), and winter.

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How does the Earth's rotation affect the appearance of the sun in the sky?

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As the Earth rotates, the sun appears to move across the sky from east to west.

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What is the term for the path Earth takes around the sun?

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The path Earth takes around the sun is called its orbit.