Rotation vs Revolution

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation refers to the spinning of an object around its own axis, while revolution refers to the movement of an object around another object in an orbit.

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

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Approximately 24 hours.

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

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Approximately 365 days.

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What causes the apparent motion of the Sun across the sky?

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The apparent motion of the Sun is caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis.

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What is an orbit?

Back

An orbit is the curved path of an object as it travels around another object in space.

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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.

Front

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

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The term is 'orbit'.

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What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on its rotation?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis affects the seasons and the angle of sunlight received at different times of the year.

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What is the relationship between rotation and day/night cycles?

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

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What is a revolution in the context of astronomy?

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