Earth's Rotation

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What do shadows on Earth help show?

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Earth's rotation

Front

What makes the Sun appear to move across the sky?

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Earth's Rotation

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How long does it take the Earth to spin around one time?

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24 hours

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If the earth rotated slower, how would that affect the length of the day?

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longer day

Front

What looks to be the motion of the Sun in the sky is really caused by the motion of?

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the Earth

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What is Earth's rotation?

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The spinning of the Earth on its axis.

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What is the axis of the Earth?

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

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What is the difference between Earth's rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis; revolution is the orbit of Earth around the Sun.

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How does Earth's tilt affect seasons?

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It causes different parts of Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

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What is a day on Earth?

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The time it takes for Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis, approximately 24 hours.