Rotation vs. Revolution & Shadows

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What is rotation?

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Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete one full turn.

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What is revolution?

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Revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun, which takes about 365 days to complete one full orbit.

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

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It takes about 365 days for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun.

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What causes day and night?

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Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis.

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What is the equator?

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The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, and it receives direct sunlight all year.

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Why do seasons change?

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Seasons change due to the tilt of the Earth's axis and its revolution around 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, while revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun.

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What is a shadow?

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A shadow is a dark area created when an object blocks light from a light source.

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What causes shadows to change size and shape?

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Shadows change size and shape based on the position of the light source and the object blocking the light.

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

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The tilt of the Earth's axis affects how much sunlight different parts of the Earth receive, leading to seasonal changes.