5.8C Earth's Rotation

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

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

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24 hours.

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What is the axis of the Earth?

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An imaginary line through the poles of Earth.

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Why does the Sun appear to move across the sky?

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Because Earth rotates on its axis.

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What is the effect of Earth's rotation on the appearance of the Sun?

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It causes the Sun to rise in the east and set in the west.

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What is the relationship between Earth's rotation and time zones?

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Earth's rotation creates different time zones around the world.

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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, affecting climate and daylight.

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How does the tilt of Earth's axis affect seasons?

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

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

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Orbit.

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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.