What is the main difference between rotation and revolution?

The Cosmic Dance of Rotation and Revolution in Our Solar System

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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Rotation is a journey around another object, while revolution is spinning on an axis.
Both rotation and revolution are the same.
Rotation is spinning on an axis, while revolution is a journey around another object.
Rotation is a journey around the Sun, while revolution is spinning on an axis.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How long does it take for Earth to complete one full rotation?
30 days
24 hours
365 days
12 hours
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What imaginary line does Earth spin around during rotation?
Equator
Prime Meridian
Orbit
Axis
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What analogy is used to describe Earth's rotation?
A rolling ball
A swinging pendulum
A spinning top
A flying kite
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the duration of Earth's revolution around the Sun?
30 days
365 days
24 hours
12 months
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Earth's revolution affect the planet?
It causes day and night.
It changes the weather daily.
It affects the ocean tides.
It leads to different seasons.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which movement is described as a 'dance' around the Sun?
Rotation
Revolution
Both rotation and revolution
Neither rotation nor revolution
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