Earth's Rotation

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What is Earth's rotation?

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Earth's rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete one full turn.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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Day and night are caused by Earth's rotation. When one side of the Earth faces the Sun, it experiences daytime, while the opposite side experiences nighttime.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the axis of the Earth?

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The axis of the Earth is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which the Earth rotates.

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At what time of day are shadows the shortest?

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Shadows are shortest at noon when the Sun is at its highest point in the sky.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What happens to the Sun's visibility during Earth's rotation?

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As the Earth rotates, different parts of the Earth move into and out of the Sun's light, causing the Sun to be visible during the day and not visible at night.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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

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

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What is a day-night cycle?

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A day-night cycle is the pattern of day and night that occurs due to the rotation of the Earth.

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Why might the Sun not be visible at a certain time?

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The Sun might not be visible because the side of the Earth is rotated away from the Sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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

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

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What is the significance of the position of the Sun in the sky?

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The position of the Sun in the sky changes throughout the day, affecting the length and direction of shadows.

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