What is the Earth's axis?
Earth Sun and Moon Systems

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The Earth's axis is an imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which the Earth rotates.
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What happens during a solar eclipse?
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During a solar eclipse, the Moon blocks the Sun, preventing its light from reaching the Earth.
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How does slower rotation of the Earth affect the length of the day?
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If the Earth rotated slower, the length of the day would be longer.
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What is rotation?
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Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis.
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What happens if the Earth revolves more slowly?
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If the Earth revolved more slowly, the years would be longer.
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What is revolution in the context of Earth?
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Revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun in an orbit.
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What is the equator?
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The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
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