5.8C Earth's Rotation

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

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How often does the Earth rotate on its axis?

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Once every 24 hours.

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What is the time it takes for one complete rotation of the Earth?

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24 hours.

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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 the effect of Earth's rotation on the Sun's position in the sky?

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It causes the Sun to appear to move across the sky, leading to day and night.

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What is the axis of the Earth?

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An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which the Earth rotates.

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What happens at point B on Earth during sunset?

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Point B is experiencing sunset as it rotates away from the Sun.

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What is the role of the Sun in relation to Earth's rotation?

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The Sun provides light that illuminates the Earth, creating day and night as the Earth rotates.

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What is the difference between the Earth's rotation and its revolution?

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

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How does the rotation of the Earth affect time zones?

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As the Earth rotates, different parts of the world experience daylight and darkness, leading to the establishment of time zones.