3.4 Rotation and Revolution
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10 questions
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In your own words, explain Foucault's pendulum and why it shows the Earth is rotating.
In your own words, explain Foucault's pendulum and why it shows the Earth is rotating.
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In your own words, explain how we know that Earth is orbiting the sun.
In your own words, explain how we know that Earth is orbiting the sun.
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Which Theory of Orbit do we follow because it explains all of the evidence and can make predicitions about what we observe.
Which Theory of Orbit do we follow because it explains all of the evidence and can make predicitions about what we observe.
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We have seasons because of the Earths ____________________
We have seasons because of the Earths ____________________
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The winter solstice occurs on __________________
The winter solstice occurs on __________________
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The summer solstice is the longest day of the year for the northern hemisphere.
The summer solstice is the longest day of the year for the northern hemisphere.
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It is the Earths tilt toward the sun that causes warmer temperatures and longer daylight.
It is the Earths tilt toward the sun that causes warmer temperatures and longer daylight.
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What is the name given to the time of year when there is equal daytime and nightime?
What is the name given to the time of year when there is equal daytime and nightime?
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The further south you are during the northern hemisphere's winter, the _______ the days will be.
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Give one example of evidence that the Earth is rotating.
Give one example of evidence that the Earth is rotating.