Rotation vs Revolution

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of an object around its own axis, while revolution is the movement of one object around another object.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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

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What is Earth's axis?

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Earth's axis is an invisible line that passes through the North and South Poles.

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

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It takes approximately 24 hours for the Earth to complete one rotation.

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

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It takes about 365.25 days for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on shadows?

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The rotation of the Earth causes shadows to change length and direction throughout the day.

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What is a revolution in astronomy?

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A revolution in astronomy refers to the movement of a celestial body around another body, such as the Earth revolving around the Sun.

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What is the term for the path that the Earth takes around the Sun?

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The path that the Earth takes around the Sun is called its orbit.

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What is the significance of the equator?

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The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and is equidistant from the poles.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its revolution around the Sun cause the seasons.