Understand that the Earth is a planet that rotates on its tilted axis approximately every 24 hours, and use this knowledge to explain the observed daily movement of the Sun and the cycle of day and night.

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Understand that the Earth is a planet that rotates on its tilted axis approximately every 24 hours, and use this knowledge to explain the observed daily movement of the Sun and the cycle of day and night

• This point belongs to The Earth, especially The Earth outcomes.
• You need to be able to understand that the Earth is a planet that rotates on its tilted axis approximately every 24 hours, and use this knowledge to explain the observed daily movement of the Sun and the cycle of day and night.
• The key ideas to know are Explain, Describe, and Use.
• Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.