Exploring Earth's Movement: Rotation and Revolution Dynamics

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

• 23 hours and 30 minutes

• 24 hours

• 23 hours and 54 minutes

• 12 hours

In which direction does the Earth rotate with respect to the Sun when observed from the North Pole?

• East to West

• West to East

• Counterclockwise

• Clockwise

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

• 364.5 days

• 366 days

• 365.26 days

• 365 days

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What is the direction of the North Pole in space during Earth's revolution around the Sun?

• It always points in the same direction

• It points towards the Moon

• It points towards the Sun

• It changes direction

How does the Earth move around the Sun as observed from space?

• In a helical motion

• In a straight line

• In a zigzag motion

• In a circular motion

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