Synopsis
In this time zone special, Knowles and McCork ask 'Why does the Earth spin on its axis?'
- Programme: Brain Freeze
- Series: 3
- Episode: 10: Time Zone
- Channel: CBBC
- Broadcast year: 2017
- Science | Earth and space | Use the idea of the Earth's rotation to explain day and night
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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