Test Review: Earth’s Orbit & Rotation

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What is Earth's rotation?

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

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What is Earth's revolution?

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Earth's revolution is the movement of Earth around the Sun, which takes approximately 365.25 days to complete one full orbit.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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Day and night are caused by Earth's rotation on its axis. When one side of Earth faces the Sun, it experiences day, while the opposite side experiences night.

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How long does it take for Earth to orbit the Sun?

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It takes Earth about 365.25 days to orbit the Sun.

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In which direction does the Sun appear to rise and set?

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The Sun appears to rise in the east and set in the west.

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What is an orbit?

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An orbit is the path that an object takes as it moves around another object in space, such as Earth orbiting the Sun.

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What is the significance of the Sun in Earth's orbit?

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The Sun is the center of our solar system, and Earth orbits around it due to the Sun's gravitational pull.

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What is the axis of Earth?

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The axis of Earth is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which Earth rotates.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation refers to Earth spinning on its axis, while revolution refers to Earth moving around the Sun.

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What effect does Earth's tilt have on seasons?

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