What is the term used to describe the spinning of Earth on its axis?

Earth's Rotation and Its Effects

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Amelia Wright
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Rotation
Revolution
Translation
Orbit
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How long does it take for Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?
48 hours
24 hours
12 hours
72 hours
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the approximate speed of Earth's rotation?
800 km/h
2000 km/h
1200 km/h
1600 km/h
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What phenomenon is caused by Earth's rotation?
Seasons
Tides
Eclipses
Day and Night
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which part of Earth experiences daylight during rotation?
The part facing the stars
The part facing the Moon
The part facing away from the Sun
The part facing the Sun
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