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How long does it take for the earth to make one complete rotation?
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It takes 24 hours.
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In what direction does the earth rotate?
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It rotates in the direction west to east.
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Does the sun really set in the west? Explain.
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No. The earth is just turning away from the sun.
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What causes day and night?
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The earth rotates and turns. During daytime we are facing the sun. When the earth turns away we are at night.
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Does the sun or the earth move? Explain.
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The Earth moves around the sun while turning in circles, but the sun doesn’t move.
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