Rotation and Revolution

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Spinning of the Earth on its axis is called...

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Rotation

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The EARTH REVOLVES around the:

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Sun

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What motion of the Earth takes 365 days?

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Revolution

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Which happens in one year’s time?

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Earth makes one complete revolution around the sun.

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What does ROTATION mean?

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To SPIN

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of an object on its axis, while revolution is the movement of one object around another.

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

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Approximately 24 hours.

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What is the effect of the Earth's rotation on day and night?

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The rotation of the Earth causes day and night as different parts of the Earth face the Sun.

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What is an orbit?

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An orbit is the path one object takes around another object in space.

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How does the tilt of the Earth affect seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to seasons.

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