Earth's Rotation Revolution

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What is the spinning of the Earth on its axis called?

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Rotation.

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What would happen if Earth rotated more slowly?

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Earth would experience longer days and nights, affecting climate and ecosystems.

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What causes the apparent movement of the Sun across the sky?

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The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

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Where does the Sun rise and set?

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The Sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

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What is the term for the Earth's path around the Sun?

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Revolution.

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

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Approximately 24 hours.

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What is the effect of Earth's tilt on seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis causes different seasons as it orbits the Sun.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis; revolution is the Earth's orbit around the Sun.

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What is the significance of the equator in relation to Earth's rotation?

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The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and experiences equal day and night.

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What happens to the length of day and night during summer?

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Days are longer and nights are shorter in summer.

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