What causes day and night cycles?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the reasons behind the occurrence of day and night cycles, which involves understanding the Earth's rotation on its axis and its orbit around the sun.
Answer
The Earth's rotation on its axis
The final answer is the Earth's rotation on its axis
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is the Earth's rotation on its axis
More Information
The day and night cycle on Earth is due to its rotation on its axis, not its orbit around the Sun. Earth’s axis is tilted, contributing to variations in daylight duration through different seasons.
Tips
A common mistake is to assume that day and night are caused by Earth's orbit around the Sun, rather than its rotation.
Sources
- What Causes the Day/Night Cycle on Earth? - toppr.com
- The web page with info on - Example Source - education.vic.gov.au
- Sky Tellers - Day and Night - Lunar and Planetary Institute - lpi.usra.edu
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