Earth’s Orbit & Rotation

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What is the rotation of the Earth?

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The spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete.

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What is the orbit of the Earth?

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The path the Earth takes as it moves around the Sun, which takes about 365 days to complete.

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What does the Foucault pendulum demonstrate?

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It provides evidence for the rotation of the Earth on its axis.

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

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24 hours.

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What causes day and night?

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The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

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What causes the seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

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What is a constellation?

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A group of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the sky.

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Why do we see different constellations at different times of the year?

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Because of the Earth's orbit around the Sun.

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What is noon?

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The time of day when the Sun is at its highest point in the sky.

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What does a long shadow indicate about the time of day?

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A long shadow usually indicates morning or evening.