Earth's Rotation and Day-Night Cycle

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What is Earth's rotation?

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Earth's rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete.

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How often does the Earth rotate on its axis?

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The Earth rotates once on its axis every 24 hours.

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What causes day and night?

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Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis; when one side faces the Sun, it experiences day, while the opposite side experiences night.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun.

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How long does it take for the Earth to revolve around the Sun?

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It takes about 365 days for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun.

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What is the approximate duration of one complete rotation of the Earth?

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One complete rotation of the Earth takes approximately 24 hours.

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Why does the Sun appear to move across the sky?

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The Sun appears to move across the sky because the Earth rotates on its axis.

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What is a sunrise?

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A sunrise is the moment when the Sun appears above the horizon in the morning.

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What is a sunset?

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A sunset is the moment when the Sun disappears below the horizon in the evening.

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How many hours are there between one sunrise and the next?

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There are approximately 24 hours between one sunrise and the next.