What is rotation?

Astronomy Basics

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Physics
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5th Grade
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Deborah Ramirez
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1.
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The spinning of a planet or moon on its axis.
2.
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What is revolution?
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The movement of a planet around the sun in a fixed path or orbit.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What causes day and night?
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The rotation of the Earth on its axis causes day and night.
4.
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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?
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It takes 24 hours for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis.
5.
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What is the axis of rotation?
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An imaginary line through the center of a planet or moon around which it rotates.
6.
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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?
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It takes approximately 365.25 days for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun.
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