Earth's 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 approximately 24 hours to complete one full turn.

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

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

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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; as the Earth rotates, different parts of it face the Sun or move away from it.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis (24 hours), while revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun (365 days).

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What is the apparent movement of the Sun across the sky?

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The apparent movement of the Sun across the sky is due to Earth's rotation, making it seem like the Sun is moving.

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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 from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which the Earth rotates.

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What is the significance of the Earth's tilt?

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The tilt of the Earth (about 23.5 degrees) affects the seasons and the angle of sunlight received at different times of the year.

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What is a revolution in terms of Earth's movement?

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A revolution refers to the Earth's orbit around the Sun, which takes approximately 365 days to complete.

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What happens to the Sun's position in the sky during the day?

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As the Earth rotates, the Sun appears to rise in the east and set in the west.

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What is a globe?

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A globe is a three-dimensional model of Earth that represents its surface, including continents, oceans, and the rotation axis.