What causes day and night on Earth?
Earth's Rotation

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The rotation of the Earth on its axis causes day and night.
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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?
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It takes approximately 24 hours for the Earth to complete one rotation.
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What is Earth's axis?
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Earth's axis is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which the Earth rotates.
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What happens to the side of the Earth that is facing away from the Sun?
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The side of the Earth that is facing away from the Sun experiences nighttime.
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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?
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Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun.
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What is a model of Earth's rotation?
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A model can be created by using a sphere (like an orange) and a rod to represent the axis, showing how the sphere rotates around the rod.
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Why do we see different stars at different times of the year?
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As the Earth revolves around the Sun, our view of the stars changes, leading to different constellations being visible at different times.
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