Day and Night Formation
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What is the name of the imaginary line on which the Earth spins?

  • Axis (correct)
  • Orbital line
  • Equator
  • Circle of illumination

    • How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation around its axis?

  • 24 hours (correct)
  • 36 hours
  • 48 hours
  • 12 hours

    • What is the circle that divides the day from night on the globe called?

  • Equator
  • Circle of illumination (correct)
  • Orbital plane
  • Tropic of Cancer

    • What would happen if the Earth did not rotate?

    <p>The portion facing the sun would always experience day and warmth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the change in length of daytime over a year in a particular region?

    <p>Change in tilt of Earth's axis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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