What causes the sun to appear to move across the sky during the day?
Earth’s Orbit & Rotation

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The rotation of Earth on its axis.
2.
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At what time of day are shadows typically the shortest?
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Noon.
3.
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What is the purpose of a Foucault pendulum?
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To provide evidence for the rotation of Earth on its axis.
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What is stellar parallax?
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The apparent shift in position of a star due to the Earth's orbit around the sun, providing evidence against the geocentric model.
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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one orbit around the sun?
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365.25 days.
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What is the tilt of Earth's axis and how does it affect seasons?
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Earth's axis is tilted at approximately 23.5 degrees, causing seasonal variations in sunlight.
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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 movement of Earth around the sun.
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