
5.8C Earth's Rotation
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Earth's rotation?
Back
Earth's rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete one full turn.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?
Back
It takes about one day (24 hours) for the Earth to complete one rotation.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes day and night on Earth?
Back
Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis, as different parts of the Earth face the Sun and then move away from it.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between rotation and revolution?
Back
Rotation refers to the spinning of an object on its axis, while revolution refers to the movement of one object around another, such as the Earth revolving around the Sun.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the axis of the Earth?
Back
The axis of the Earth is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which the Earth rotates.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the effect of Earth's rotation on the Sun's position in the sky?
Back
As the Earth rotates, the position of the Sun appears to change in the sky, causing it to rise in the east and set in the west.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a revolution in terms of Earth's movement?
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A revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun, which takes about 365 days to complete one full orbit.
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