5.8C 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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How long does it take for one rotation of the Earth?

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It takes about 24 hours for one rotation of the Earth.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis.

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What is the axis of the Earth?

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The axis of the Earth is an imaginary line that runs through the North and South Poles.

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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 one effect of Earth's rotation?

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One effect of Earth's rotation is the apparent movement of the Sun across the sky.

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What is the duration of one complete rotation of the Earth?

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One complete rotation of the Earth takes approximately 24 hours.

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What happens to the side of the Earth facing the Sun?

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The side of the Earth facing the Sun experiences daytime.

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What happens to the side of the Earth facing away from the Sun?

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The side of the Earth facing away from the Sun experiences nighttime.

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What is the term for the path of the Earth as it orbits the Sun?

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The term for the path of the Earth as it orbits the Sun is called an orbit.