Earth's Rotation

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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 one full turn.

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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 days to complete one full orbit.

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

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It takes 1 day or 24 hours for the Earth to complete one rotation.

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

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It takes 1 year or 365 days for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun.

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In which direction does the Earth rotate?

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The Earth rotates from west to east.

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Where does the sun rise?

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The sun rises in the east.

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Where does the sun set?

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The sun sets in the west.

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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.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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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 other 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.