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.

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What is the effect of Earth's rotation?

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The effect of Earth's rotation is that we experience day and night.

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What is Earth's axis?

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Earth's axis is an imaginary line that runs through the North and South Poles.

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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.

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What is the Sun?

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The Sun is the star at the center of our solar system that provides heat and light to Earth.

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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 rotation.

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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 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 cycle of day and night.

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What is the significance of Earth's tilt?

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Earth's tilt affects the seasons and the angle of sunlight received at different times of the year.

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What are the poles of the Earth?

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The poles of the Earth are the North Pole and the South Pole, located at the ends of Earth's axis.