Rotation vs. Revolution

Front

When one side of Earth is having daytime, the other side is having nighttime.

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rotation

Front

The Earth orbits around the Sun.

Back

revolution

Front

The seasons change as the Earth orbits around the Sun. Options: rotation, revolution

Back

revolution

Front

The Sun appears to rise in the East and set in the West.

Back

rotation

Front

The Earth spins on its axis.

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rotation

Front

The Earth spins at a constant speed, always in the same direction.

Back

rotation

Front

Completed in one year.

Back

revolution

Front

The Sun appears higher in the sky during summer because we are tilted closer to the Sun. What is this phenomenon called?

Back

revolution

Front

As the Earth orbits, the part tilted toward the Sun is having spring and summer. What is this process called? (Options: rotation, revolution)

Back

revolution

Front

Sunset happens as we begin to turn away from the Sun.

Back

rotation