Earth Rotation and Revolution

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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 and causes day and night.

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What is Earth's revolution?

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Earth's revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun, which takes about 365.25 days to complete and causes the seasons.

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What season is it in the northern hemisphere on June 21?

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Summer.

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What season is it in the southern hemisphere on June 21?

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Winter.

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What season is it in the southern hemisphere on March 21?

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Fall.

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If it is spring in the northern hemisphere, what season is it in the southern hemisphere?

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Fall.

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What causes day and night?

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Day and night are caused by Earth's rotation or spin.

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

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About 24 hours.

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How long does it take for Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

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About 365.25 days.

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What is the axis of the Earth?

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The axis of the Earth is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which the Earth rotates.