Earth's Rotation and Revolution

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What is Earth's rotation?

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The spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes approximately 24 hours to complete.

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What is Earth's revolution?

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The movement of the Earth around the Sun, which takes about 365.25 days to complete.

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How does rotation affect day and night?

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When one side of the Earth faces the Sun, it experiences daytime, while the opposite side experiences nighttime.

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

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24 hours.

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What is the significance of Earth's tilt during revolution?

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The tilt of the Earth affects the angle of sunlight, leading to seasonal changes.

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What direction does the Earth rotate?

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From west to east.

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What is the effect of Earth's revolution on seasons?

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As the Earth revolves around the Sun, different parts of the Earth receive varying amounts of sunlight, causing seasons.

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What is the term for the path Earth takes around the Sun?

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Orbit.

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How does the rotation of the Earth affect the appearance of the Sun in the sky?

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The Sun appears to rise in the east and set in the west due to Earth's rotation.

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What is the relationship between rotation and time zones?

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The rotation of the Earth creates different time zones as different areas experience daylight and nighttime at different times.