Earth's rotation and revolution

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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Earth's rotation on its axis causes day and night.

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

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It takes 24 hours for Earth to complete one rotation.

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

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Revolution.

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What is the axis of the Earth?

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The axis is an imaginary line that the Earth spins around, tilted at an angle.

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

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

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How long does it take for Earth to revolve around the Sun?

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It takes approximately 365 1/4 days for Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun.

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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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What is high tide caused by?

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High tide is caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun on Earth's oceans.

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What is the Equator?

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The Equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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What happens during a solar day?

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A solar day is the time it takes for the Earth to rotate once on its axis, resulting in one full cycle of day and night.