What is Earth's rotation?
Earth's Movement

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Earth's rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete one full turn.
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What evidence shows that Earth is rotating?
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The appearance of shadows changing throughout the day is evidence of Earth's rotation.
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When are shadows longest during the day?
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Shadows are longest in the early morning and late afternoon.
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In which direction does the Sun appear to move across the sky?
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The Sun appears to move from east to west across the sky.
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How long does it take for Earth to orbit the Sun?
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It takes one year for Earth to make one full orbit around the Sun.
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What causes day and night?
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Day and night are caused by Earth's rotation on its axis, as different parts of the Earth face the Sun.
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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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