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 an object around another object in an orbit.

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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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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 full 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 full revolution around the Sun.

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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 to change.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth is tilted away from the Sun?

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Winter occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth is tilted away from the Sun.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth is tilted towards the Sun?

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Summer occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth is tilted towards the Sun.

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What is an example of a revolution?

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An example of a revolution is the Earth moving around the Sun.

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What is an example of rotation?

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An example of rotation is the Earth spinning on its axis.

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What is the effect of Earth's rotation on day and night?

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The rotation of the Earth causes day and night; as the Earth spins, different parts face the Sun or move away from it.