Earth's Rotation

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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 about 365 days to complete.

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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.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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The rotation of the Earth on its axis causes day and night.

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What is a satellite?

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A satellite is a body that orbits a planet.

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

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It takes Earth approximately 365 days to complete one revolution around the Sun.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of Earth 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 is the effect of Earth's tilt on seasons?

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

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the force that keeps the Moon in orbit around Earth.

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What are the two main motions of Earth?

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The two main motions of Earth are rotation (spinning on its axis) and revolution (orbiting around the Sun).