Rotation vs Revolve

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What is the difference between rotate and revolve?

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Rotate means to spin around an axis, while revolve means to move around another object in a circular path.

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What does it mean when we say the Earth rotates?

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It means the Earth spins on its axis, which takes about 24 hours.

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How long does it take for the Earth to revolve around the Sun?

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It takes about 365 days, or 1 year, for the Earth to revolve around the Sun.

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What is an example of rotation?

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An example of rotation is the Earth spinning on its axis.

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What is an example of revolution?

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An example of revolution is the Earth moving around the Sun.

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What happens during the Earth's rotation?

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Day and night occur as different parts of the Earth face the Sun and then move away from it.

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What season is the Earth closest to the Sun?

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The Earth is closest to the Sun during the summer.

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What is the axis of the Earth?

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The axis is an imaginary line that the Earth spins around.

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What direction does the Earth rotate?

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The Earth rotates from west to east.

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Why do we have seasons?

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Seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis as it revolves around the Sun.

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