Explain the results of Earth’s movements
A. Results of Rotation:
- Day and night
- Causes sunrise in the east and sunset in the west
- Causes different time zones around the world
- Causes winds and ocean currents due to Earth’s spin (Coriolis effect)
B. Results of Revolution:
- Seasons – Summer, Winter, Autumn, Spring
- Changes in weather patterns
- Different lengths of day and night throughout the year
- Position of the sun in the sky changes during the year