5.8C Earth's Rotation

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What is Earth's rotation?

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

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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Day and night are caused by Earth's rotation on its axis, which allows different parts of Earth to be illuminated by the Sun at different times.

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What is the axis of Earth?

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

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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 full rotation.

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In which direction does the Sun appear to rise?

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The Sun appears to rise in the East due to Earth's rotation from West to East.

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What is the significance of the 24-hour cycle?

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The 24-hour cycle represents one complete rotation of Earth, leading to the cycle of day and night.

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What is the relationship between Earth's rotation and time zones?

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Earth's rotation creates different time zones, as different areas of the planet experience daylight and darkness at different times.

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What happens at sunset?

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At sunset, the Sun appears to dip below the horizon as Earth continues to rotate, moving the observer into the shadow of the planet.

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How can a lamp and a baseball model day and night?

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A lamp represents the Sun, and the baseball represents Earth. Rotating the baseball around the lamp simulates how Earth rotates to create day and night.

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What is the effect of Earth's tilt on seasons?

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Earth's tilt affects the angle of sunlight received at different times of the year, leading to the changing seasons.