Rotation Vs. Revolution

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation refers to the spinning of an object around its own axis, while revolution refers to the movement of an object around another object in an orbit.

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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.

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How long does one complete rotation of the Earth take?

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One complete rotation of the Earth takes approximately 24 hours, which is one day.

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What direction does the sun appear to move across the sky?

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The sun appears to move across the sky from east to west.

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What is the term for the Earth's orbit around the sun?

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The term for the Earth's orbit around the sun is revolution.

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

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It takes approximately 365.25 days for the Earth to complete one revolution around the sun.

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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 effect does the tilt of the Earth's axis have on seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to the changing seasons.

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What is the significance of the equator in relation to rotation and revolution?

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The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and is significant because it experiences consistent day lengths and temperatures due to its position relative to the sun.

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What is a solar day?

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A solar day is the time it takes for the Earth to rotate once on its axis relative to the sun, approximately 24 hours.