5.8C Earth's Rotation

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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 about 24 hours to complete one full turn.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis, which allows different parts of the Earth to face the Sun or be in shadow.

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

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

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation refers to the spinning of an object around its own axis, while revolution refers to the movement of one object around another object.

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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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What is the effect of Earth's tilt on seasons?

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Earth's tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to the changing seasons.

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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, with one complete cycle taking about 24 hours.

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

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The path that Earth takes around the Sun is called an orbit.

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How does the Sun's position affect the time of day?

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The position of the Sun in the sky changes throughout the day due to Earth's rotation, affecting the time of day and the amount of sunlight received.

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What happens at sunset?

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At sunset, the Sun appears to dip below the horizon as the Earth rotates, leading to the transition from day to night.