Modeling Earth's Rotation

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What does a model of Earth's rotation help explain?

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The day and night cycle.

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Fill in the blank: Scientists use models to make predictions about the future as well as understand the vast world in which we ____.

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live.

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Which material would you use to create a model of Earth's rotation?

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Clay.

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What is the purpose of creating a model of Earth's rotation?

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To show Earth's rotation.

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Fill in the blank: Earth's rotation causes day and ____.

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night.

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What is Earth's rotation?

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The spinning of Earth on its axis.

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

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24 hours.

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What is the axis of Earth?

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An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.

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What effect does Earth's rotation have on time zones?

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It creates different time zones around the world.

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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 orbit of Earth around the Sun.