Yr7 Day and Night Cycle

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What causes the change between day and night on Earth?

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The rotation of the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What determines when it's daytime or nighttime on Earth?

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The rotation of the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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When does the Sun appear to rise?

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In the morning.

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What determines the length of daytime and nighttime on Earth?

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The Earth's rotation.

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What causes the Sun to appear in the sky during the day?

Back

The rotation of the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the definition of Earth's rotation?

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The spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes approximately 24 hours.

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What is the definition of Earth's revolution?

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The movement of the Earth around the Sun, which takes about 365.25 days.

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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

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The angle at which the Earth's axis is tilted from vertical, approximately 23.5 degrees.

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How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect seasons?

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It causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the difference between day and night?

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Day is when a location on Earth is facing the Sun, while night is when it is facing away from the Sun.

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