Cambridge IGCSE Physics practice

Paper 3 structured question: The Earth

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The Earth

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Paper 3Theory (Core)1 marks

Understanding Earth's rotation and its effects on day and night.

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The Earth rotates on its tilted axis approximately every 24 hours, leading to the cycle of day and night.

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State the duration of one complete rotation of the Earth on its axis.
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Paper 3Theory (Core)4 marks

Description

As the Earth rotates, different parts face the Sun, resulting in day and night.

a
Explain how the rotation of the Earth causes the cycle of day and night.
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