Earth's Rotation and Revolution

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What causes the apparent motion of the sun in the sky?

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The motion of Earth.

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What is the term for the movement of Earth spinning on its axis?

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Rotation.

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What is the name of the invisible line that the Earth spins on?

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Axis.

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What do we call the movement of the Earth around the Sun?

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Revolution.

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Why do different parts of the Earth's surface receive varying amounts of sunlight and heat?

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The Earth is tilted on its axis.

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What is the duration of one complete rotation of the Earth?

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Approximately 24 hours.

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How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect seasons?

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It causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

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What is the angle of the Earth's axial tilt?

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Approximately 23.5 degrees.

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What is the significance of the Earth's revolution around the Sun?

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It determines the length of a year and the changing seasons.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of Earth around the Sun.