rotation of Earth and Apparent movement of the sun

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What is the rotation of the Earth?

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The rotation of the Earth is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete.

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What is the revolution of the Earth?

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The revolution of the Earth is the movement of the Earth around the Sun, which takes about 365 days to complete.

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How does the rotation of the Earth affect day and night?

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The rotation of the Earth causes different parts of the Earth to face the Sun or be in shadow, creating day and night.

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What is an apparent movement of the Sun?

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The apparent movement of the Sun refers to how the Sun seems to move across the sky due to the Earth's rotation.

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What time of day is it when the Sun is highest in the sky?

Back

It is noon when the Sun is highest in the sky.

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What direction does the Sun appear to rise?

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The Sun appears to rise in the east.

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What direction does the Sun appear to set?

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The Sun appears to set in the west.

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What is a shadow?

Back

A shadow is a dark area created when an object blocks light from a source, like the Sun.

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How does the position of the Sun change throughout the day?

Back

The position of the Sun changes from east to west as the Earth rotates.

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What is the significance of the Earth's tilt?

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The Earth's tilt affects the seasons and the angle of sunlight received at different times of the year.