Earth’s Orbit & Rotation

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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 the need for time zones?

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Earth's rotation on its axis

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What time of day does the sun cast the shortest shadow?

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noon

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Why does the sun appear to move across the sky during the day?

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Earth's rotation on its axis

Front

What does the Foucault pendulum demonstrate?

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the rotation of Earth on its axis

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What is Earth's rotation?

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

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What is Earth's orbit?

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The path Earth takes around the sun, which takes about 365.25 days.

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What is a time zone?

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A region of the Earth that has the same standard time.

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What is the reason for day and night?

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Earth's rotation on its axis.

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What happens to shadows as the sun moves across the sky?

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Shadows change in length and direction.