Rotation and Revolution

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What is the term for the spinning of an object on its axis?

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Rotation

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What is the term for the Earth's path around the Sun?

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Revolution

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full rotation?

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24 hours

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

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365 days

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Front

What is the invisible line that passes through the North Pole and South Pole called?

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Axis

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What is the name of the star that the Earth orbits around?

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The Sun

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What is the term for the circular movement of an object around another object?

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Orbit

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What is the angle at which the Earth's axis is tilted?

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Approximately 23.5 degrees

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Front

What phenomenon is caused by the rotation of the Earth?

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Day and night cycle

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What is the effect of the Earth's revolution on seasons?

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It causes the change of seasons throughout the year.

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