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.

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What is an axis?

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An axis is an imaginary line about which a body rotates.

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What direction does the Earth rotate?

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The Earth rotates from west to east.

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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 it spins, different parts of the Earth face the sun or move away from it.

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What time is it when the sun is about 45 degrees up from the horizon in the east?

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It is approximately 9:00 AM.

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When is the sun at its highest point in the sky?

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The sun is at its highest point in the sky at noon.

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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 a spin around a center called?

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A spin around a center is called a rotation.

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

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It takes about 24 hours for the Earth to complete one rotation.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of an object on its axis, while revolution is the movement of one object around another.