Earth’s Orbit & Rotation

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What causes day and night?

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Earth's rotation on its axis.

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How long does it take for the Earth to do one rotation on its axis?

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24 hours.

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What time of day does a long shadow to the west indicate?

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Morning.

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How long does it take the Earth to orbit around the sun?

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365.25 days.

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What causes different constellations to be visible from Earth at different times of year?

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Earth's orbit around the sun.

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What is Earth's axis?

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An imaginary line that goes through the North and South Poles.

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What is rotation?

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The spinning of the Earth on its axis.

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What is revolution?

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The movement of the Earth around the sun.

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What is a constellation?

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A group of stars that form a recognizable pattern.

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What is the significance of the sun in Earth's rotation?

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The sun provides light and warmth, creating day and night.