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.

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

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One complete rotation of the Earth takes about 24 hours.

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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 causes day and night on Earth?

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Day and night are caused by Earth's rotation on its axis, which exposes different parts of Earth to sunlight.

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How many hours are there in one full rotation of the Earth?

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There are 24 hours in one full rotation of the Earth.

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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 an orbit.

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What is the significance of the equator in relation to Earth's rotation?

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The equator is an imaginary line that divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and is the widest part of Earth, where rotation speed is highest.

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What happens at sunset?

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At sunset, the Sun appears to go down as Earth rotates away from the Sun.

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What is the effect of Earth's rotation on the position of the Sun in the sky?

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As Earth rotates, the position of the Sun changes in the sky, causing it to rise in the east and set in the west.

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What is a common misconception about the Sun's movement?

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A common misconception is that the Sun moves around the Earth; in reality, it is the Earth that rotates.