Earth's Rotation Test

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What is Earth's rotation?

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Earth's rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete and causes day and night.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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Day and night are caused by the rotation of Earth on its axis, which allows different parts of the planet to face the Sun or be in shadow.

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What is the axis of the Earth?

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The axis of the Earth is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which the Earth rotates.

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What is revolution in terms of Earth's movement?

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Revolution refers to the movement of Earth around the Sun, which takes about 365 days to complete.

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How long does it take for Earth to complete one rotation?

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It takes approximately 24 hours for Earth to complete one full rotation.

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What is the position of Earth in relation to the Sun?

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Earth is the third planet from the Sun in our solar system.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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

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What time of day is it when the Sun is highest in the sky?

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It is typically around 12:00 p.m. when the Sun is highest in the sky.

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What is a model that can show the cause of day and night?

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A model that shows a ball (Earth) rotating around a lamp (Sun) can demonstrate the cause of day and night.

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What does the term 'solar system' refer to?

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The solar system refers to the Sun and all the celestial bodies that are bound to it by gravity, including planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.