Rotation and Revolution

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What is rotation?

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Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete one full turn.

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What is revolution?

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Revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun, which takes about 365 days to complete one full orbit.

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How long does it take for Earth to rotate on its axis one time?

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24 hours.

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What is the tilt of the Earth?

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The Earth is tilted at an angle of 23.5 degrees.

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What causes day and night?

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Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis.

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What causes seasons?

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Seasons are caused by the revolution of the Earth around the Sun and the tilt of the Earth's axis.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun.

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What is the significance of the Earth's tilt?

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The tilt of the Earth affects the intensity and duration of sunlight received at different latitudes, leading to seasonal changes.

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What happens at the equator during rotation?

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At the equator, the speed of rotation is the fastest compared to other latitudes.

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What is a day?

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A day is the period it takes for the Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis.

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