Earth Movements Flashcard

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What is the direction of the Earth's rotation?

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West to East

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How long does one complete rotation of the Earth take?

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23 hours, 56 minutes, and 4 seconds

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What is one consequence of the Earth's rotation?

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Variation of day and night.

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What is the duration of the Earth's revolution around the Sun?

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365 days and 6 hours

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Consequence of the Earth's revolution? Options: Change in temperature, Formation of seasons, Earth's rotation, Day and night cycle

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Formation of seasons

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What is the shape of the Earth due to its rotation?

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Aproape rotund, turtit la poli și bombat la Ecuator

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How does the Earth's rotation affect temperature?

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It leads to temperature variations from day to night.

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What is the primary reason for the variation in day length throughout the year?

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Tilt of the Earth's axis

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What describes the Earth's movement around the Sun? Options: Rotation, Revolution, Translation, Orbit?

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Revolution

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What is the effect of the Earth's revolution on the climate?

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It leads to the unequal heating of the Earth's surface.