Earth’s Orbit & Rotation
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Earth's orbit?
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Earth's orbit is the path that Earth takes as it moves around the Sun. It takes about 365 days to complete one orbit.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What causes different constellations to be visible from Earth at different times of the year?
Back
Different constellations are visible due to Earth's orbit around the Sun, which changes our view of the stars.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Earth's rotation?
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Earth's rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis. It takes about 24 hours to complete one full rotation.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What time of day is it when the sun is highest in the sky?
Back
It is noon when the sun is highest in the sky.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to shadows at noon?
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At noon, shadows are the shortest because the sun is directly overhead.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What time of day is represented by a long shadow to the west?
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A long shadow to the west indicates it is morning.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why does the sun appear to move across the sky?
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The sun appears to move across the sky because of Earth's rotation on its axis.
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