Understanding Day and Night

What causes day and night?

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What is the axis?

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Why do we have day in India and night in the United States at the same time?

• Because of the moon

• Because of the clouds

• Because they are on opposite sides of the earth

How long does it take for the earth to complete one rotation?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

What is the shortest day of the year known as?

• The winter solstice

• The spring equinox

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What is the longest day of the year known as?

• The summer solstice

• The winter solstice

What happens when the earth rotates?

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