What causes the Sun to appear to rise in the east and set in the west?
Earth's Movement/Moon Phases

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1.
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The Earth rotates on its axis from west to east.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What would happen if the Earth rotated in the opposite direction?
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The Sun would appear to rise in the west and set in the east.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the reason the stars appear to move across the night sky?
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The stars appear to move due to the Earth's rotation.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What causes day and night on Earth?
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Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to the appearance of the moon over a month?
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The appearance of the moon changes as we see more or less of the lighted part.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the term for the path the Earth takes around the Sun?
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Earth's revolution.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis?
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Earth's rotation.
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