Earth’s Orbit & Rotation

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How long does it take the Earth to orbit around the sun?

Back

365.25 days

Front

What causes the need for time zones?

Back

Earth's rotation on its axis

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

Earth's rotation on its axis

Front

What time of day does a long shadow to the west represent?

Back

morning

Front

What does the Foucault pendulum provide evidence for?

Back

the rotation of Earth on its axis

Front

What is Earth's rotation?

Back

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

Front

What is Earth's orbit?

Back

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

Front

What is a time zone?

Back

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

Front

Why do we have different time zones?

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Because Earth rotates, causing different parts to experience day and night at different times.

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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.