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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How long does it take for one complete rotation of the Earth?

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24 hours.

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What is the Earth's axis?

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An imaginary line through the poles of Earth.

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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 the Earth's rotation on our daily lives?

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It causes the cycle of day and night.

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What is the term for the path the Earth takes around the Sun?

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Revolution.

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What happens to the side of the Earth that faces the Sun?

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It experiences daytime.

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What happens to the side of the Earth that is away from the Sun?

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It experiences nighttime.

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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.