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time phenomenon > diurnal cycle

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diurnal cycle  

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  • A diurnal cycle (or diel cycle) is any pattern that recurs every 24 hours as a result of one full rotation of the planet Earth around its axis. Earth's rotation causes surface temperature fluctuations throughout the day and night, as well as weather changes throughout the year. The diurnal cycle depends mainly on incoming solar radiation. (Adapted from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diurnal_cycle)

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