Rotation vs Revolve

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What is rotation?

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Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis.

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What is revolution?

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Revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun.

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How long does it take for the Earth to rotate once?

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It takes 24 hours or 1 day for the Earth to rotate once.

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

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It takes 365 days or 1 year for the Earth to revolve around the Sun.

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What causes day and night?

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Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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What causes the seasons?

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The seasons are caused by the revolution of the Earth around the Sun.

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What is the axis of the Earth?

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The axis is an imaginary line that the Earth spins around.

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What happens during the Earth's rotation?

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During rotation, different parts of the Earth face the Sun, creating day and night.

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What happens during the Earth's revolution?

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During revolution, the Earth travels in a path around the Sun, changing the seasons.

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What is an example of rotation?

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An example of rotation is the Earth spinning on its axis.