5.8C Earth's Rotation

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About how long does it take for one rotation of Earth?

Back

24 hours

Front

What is Earth's axis?

Back

An imaginary line through the poles of Earth.

Front

How should a student model one day/night cycle on Earth using a lamp and a baseball if one second equals one hour?

Back

Rotate the baseball one time in 24 seconds.

Front

What causes the change in the Sun's position observed throughout the day?

Back

Rotation of Earth on its axis.

Front

Which point on Earth is about to experience sunset when Earth is rotating?

Back

Point B.

Front

What is rotation in the context of Earth?

Back

The spinning of Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

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

Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on our daily lives?

Back

It causes the cycle of day and night.

Front

What is the approximate angle of Earth's axis?

Back

About 23.5 degrees.

Front

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

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Orbit.