SCIENCE BOOTCAMP SC.4.E.5.4

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What causes day and night?

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Earth's rotation on its axis causes day and night.

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

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It takes 24 hours for Earth to complete one rotation.

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Why does the Sun appear to move across the sky?

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The Sun appears to move because Earth rotates from west to east.

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What direction does the Sun rise and set?

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The Sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

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What is Earth's axis?

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Earth's axis is an imaginary line that Earth rotates around.

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What is the apparent movement of stars in the night sky?

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Stars appear to move across the sky due to Earth's rotation.

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Why do we see different constellations at different times of the year?

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Earth's revolution around the Sun changes our view of the stars.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is Earth spinning on its axis; revolution is Earth orbiting the Sun.

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How does Earth's rotation affect the Moon's appearance?

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Earth's rotation makes the Moon appear to move across the sky.

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

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Earth's rotation divides time into day and night.