Science Earth Rotation

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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Earth's rotation on its axis.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What phenomenon causes shadows to change length throughout the day?

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Earth's rotation.

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What is the apparent motion of the Sun in the sky actually caused by?

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The motion of the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What does Earth's rotation cause besides the day and night cycle?

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The Sun appears to move across the sky.

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How long is a day on Earth?

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24 hours.

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What is the axis of the Earth?

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An imaginary line that the Earth rotates around, extending from the North Pole to the South Pole.

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What is the effect of Earth's rotation on time zones?

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It creates different time zones around the world.

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How does Earth's rotation affect the climate?

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It influences weather patterns and temperature variations.

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

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Approximately 1670 kilometers per hour (about 1037 miles per hour).

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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