Earth’s Orbit & Rotation

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What causes different constellations to be visible from Earth at different times of year?

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Earth's orbit around the sun.

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What causes the need for time zones?

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Earth's rotation on its axis.

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How long does it take for the Earth to do one rotation on its axis?

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24 hours.

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Why does the sun appear to move across the sky?

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Earth's rotation on its axis.

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What time of day does this picture represent based on the length and position of the shadow?

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noon.

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What is Earth's orbit?

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The path Earth takes as it moves around the sun.

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What is rotation?

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The spinning of Earth on its axis.

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How many days does it take for Earth to complete one orbit around the sun?

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365 days.

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What is a constellation?

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A group of stars that form a pattern in the sky.

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What is the axis of the Earth?

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An imaginary line that goes through the North and South Poles.