Earth's Rotation

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What is Earth's rotation?

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Earth's rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete one full turn.

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

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It takes about 1 year (365 days) for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun.

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In which direction does the Earth rotate?

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The Earth rotates from west to east.

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What happens to shadows when the sun is lower in the sky?

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Shadows get longer when the sun is lower in the sky.

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Where does the sun rise?

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The sun rises in the east.

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Where does the sun set?

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The sun sets in the west.

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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 an axis?

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An axis is an imaginary line that the Earth spins around.

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What is the effect of Earth's rotation on day and night?

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Earth's rotation causes day and night; as the Earth spins, different parts face the Sun or move into shadow.

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What is a solar day?

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A solar day is the time it takes for the Earth to rotate once on its axis, approximately 24 hours.