What is Earth's rotation?
Earth's Rotation Test Review

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Earth's rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes approximately 24 hours to complete one full turn.
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What causes day and night on Earth?
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Day and night are caused by Earth's rotation. When one side of the Earth faces the Sun, it experiences daytime, while the opposite side experiences nighttime.
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How long does it take for the Moon to complete one cycle from new moon to full moon and back to new moon?
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It takes approximately 28 days for the Moon to complete one cycle.
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What is a sundial?
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A sundial is a device that uses the position of the Sun's shadow to tell the time of day.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why is the Sun not visible at night?
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The side of the Earth where it is night has rotated away from the Sun.
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What direction does a shadow point in the morning?
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In the morning, shadows point towards the west.
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What direction does a shadow point in the evening?
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In the evening, shadows point towards the east.
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