SC Sun's Path

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What is the duration of Earth's rotation?

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24 hours.

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What term describes the spinning of the Earth on its axis?

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Rotation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the imaginary line called that the Earth spins on?

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Axis.

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Which star is known as the North Star and is seen from the Northern Hemisphere?

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Polaris.

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On which day of the year does the Sun's path appear lowest in the sky for an observer in New York State?

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December 21.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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

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Revolution.

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

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The tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to seasons.

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What is the equator?

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An imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is a solstice?

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A solstice is an event that occurs twice a year when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the significance of the North Star (Polaris) in navigation?

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Polaris is used for navigation because it remains in a fixed position in the sky, indicating true north.