DOL - Friday November 1

What happens as Earth rotates on its axis over a 24-hour period?

• • The moon orbit the Earth

• • Earth completes one full orbit around the Sun

• • Both sides of Earth experience daylight all the time

• • Day and night occur as Earth rotates

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If Earth took 48 hours instead of 24 hours to complete one rotation on its axis, what would be the effect on the day-night cycle? Explain.

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A model of Earth’s rotation uses a flashlight and a globe to show the day-night cycle. What does keeping the flashlight fixed in one place represent?

Keeping the flash light in place represents ​ (a)   .

• the Moon orbiting around Earth
• the Sun staying still while Earth rotates
• Earth revolving around the Sun
• the Sun moving around Earth

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Why is it incorrect to say that Earth’s orbit around the Sun causes the day-night cycle?

• • Earth’s orbit affects only the temperature but not the day-night cycle.

• • The orbit around the Sun is too slow to cause daily changes.

• • Day and night are caused by Earth rotating on its axis, not by orbiting the Sun.

• • Earth’s orbit only impacts the Moon's phases, not daylight.

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Based on the chart, what conclusion can you make about how Earth’s tilt affects the amount of daylight a location receives throughout the year?

• • Daylight hours remain constant, showing that Earth’s tilt does not affect daylight.

• • Daylight hours increase in June and decrease in December, indicating Earth’s tilt causes longer daylight in summer and shorter daylight in winter.

• • Daylight hours are longer in December and shorter in June, proving Earth’s rotation changes throughout the year.

• • The daylight hours only change slightly, suggesting that Earth’s tilt does not impact the seasons.

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