Earth’s Orbit & 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 about 24 hours to complete.

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What does the Foucault pendulum demonstrate?

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The Foucault pendulum demonstrates the rotation of Earth on its axis.

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Why do we experience day and night?

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We experience day and night because of Earth's rotation on its axis.

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What is the time it takes for Earth to complete one rotation?

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It takes 24 hours for Earth to complete one rotation.

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What is Earth's orbit?

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Earth's orbit is the path Earth takes around the Sun, which takes about 365 days to complete.

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What causes the sun to appear to move across the sky?

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The sun appears to move across the sky due to Earth's rotation on its axis.

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What is stellar parallax?

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Stellar parallax is the apparent shift in position of a star when viewed from different positions in Earth's orbit.

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What is the geocentric model?

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The geocentric model is an outdated theory that places Earth at the center of the universe.

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What is the heliocentric model?

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The heliocentric model is the theory that places the Sun at the center of the solar system, with Earth and other planets orbiting around it.

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What is the significance of shadows in understanding Earth's movement?

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Shadows help demonstrate the position of the Sun in relation to Earth and can show the effects of Earth's rotation.

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