Earths Rotation

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What is Earth's rotation?

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Earth's rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete one full turn.

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What does Earth's rotation cause?

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Earth's rotation causes the cycle of day and night.

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What is the axis of the Earth?

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The axis of the Earth is an imaginary line that runs through the North and South Poles.

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

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It takes about 24 hours for Earth to complete one rotation.

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What appears to move across the sky due to Earth's rotation?

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Stars and the Sun appear to move across the sky as Earth rotates.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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

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What is the effect of Earth's rotation on time zones?

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Earth's rotation leads to the creation of different time zones around the world.

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What is a model of Earth that spins on its axis used to demonstrate?

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A model of Earth that spins on its axis demonstrates the cycle of day and night.

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What is the term for the path Earth takes around the Sun?

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The path Earth takes around the Sun is called its orbit.

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What is the significance of the equator in relation to Earth's rotation?

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The equator is the imaginary line that divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and is perpendicular to the axis.