Earth from Space

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Earth view from space showing Earth rotation to give day and night.

Earth view from space showing how the Earth rotates to give day and night in different parts of the planet.
From: Science Clips Earth Sun and Moon
First Broadcast : 07 May 2004

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 7-9,9-11

Subject : Science

Topic : Physical processes

Keywords : The Earth and beyond

Notes : Use to look at how day and night are related to the Earth spinning on its axis.


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