Understanding Earth's Movements and Tides

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Understand how the gravitational forces of the Earth and Moon cause daily tides on Earth.

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Gravitational forces and their effect on Earth's tides.

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The spinning of Earth on its axis

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Earth's rotation

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It takes about 24 hours for the Earth to complete a full rotation

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Duration of Earth's rotation

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The side facing the Sun is experiencing day

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Daytime on Earth

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The side opposite of the Sun is experiencing night

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Nighttime on Earth

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Daylight hours change the most at the poles.

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This is due to the tilt of Earth at 23.5 degrees on its axis.

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Length of daylight changes throughout the year.

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There are more daylight hours during the summer and fewer during the winter.

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Daylight hours at the equator.

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Daylight hours remain constant at cities located on the equator.

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Diagram showing Earth's tilt and daylight distribution.

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The diagram illustrates how Earth's tilt affects daylight hours at different times of the year.

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Earth's orbit around the sun

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Takes 365.25 days