5.8C Earth's Rotation

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What is Earth's axis?

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An imaginary line through the poles of Earth.

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What does one rotation of the Earth on its axis take?

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About one day.

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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 causes day and night on Earth?

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The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

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

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It causes different parts of Earth to experience day and night.

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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; revolution is the orbit of Earth around the Sun.

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What is the path of Earth as it orbits the Sun called?

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An orbit.

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What happens at point B on Earth during rotation?

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It is about to experience sunset.

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How does the rotation of Earth affect time zones?

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Different areas of Earth experience day and night at different times due to rotation.

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What is the approximate angle of Earth's axis?

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About 23.5 degrees.