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 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 day and night?

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Day and night are caused by Earth's rotation on its axis; when one side faces the Sun, it is day, and when it faces away, it is night.

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What is a shadow?

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

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What is noon?

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Noon is the time of day when the Sun is at its highest point in the sky, usually around 12 PM.

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What is a Foucault pendulum?

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A Foucault pendulum is a device that demonstrates Earth's rotation by swinging in a constant direction while the Earth rotates beneath it.

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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, providing evidence that Earth moves around the Sun.

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What are time zones?

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Time zones are regions of the Earth that have the same standard time, created because of Earth's rotation.

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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The geocentric model is an outdated theory that places Earth at the center of the universe, with the Sun and stars orbiting around it.

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What is the heliocentric model?

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

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