Day and Night - Earth’s Rotation

Day and Night - Earth’s Rotation

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Interactive Video

Science, Other, Physics, Geography

6th - 12th Grade

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The video explains how the Earth's rotation on its axis causes day and night. It describes how one side of the Earth faces the sun, resulting in daylight, while the opposite side experiences darkness. The equator spins at over 1000 mph, while the poles remain almost stationary. The sun and moon's apparent movement across the sky is an illusion caused by Earth's rotation. At night, stars and the moon become visible, with the moon reflecting sunlight. The Earth completes a full rotation every 24 hours, defining the length of a day.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the speed of the Earth's rotation at the equator compared to the poles?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the relationship between the sun, moon, and Earth during the night.

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