Rotation and Revolution

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Spinning of the Earth on its axis is called...

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Rotation

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The EARTH REVOLVES around the:

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Sun

Front

Day and night is caused by the _____________ of earth on its axis.

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Rotation

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What does ROTATION mean?

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To SPIN

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What does REVOLUTION mean?

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To ORBIT or GO AROUND

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

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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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365 days

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What is the axis of the Earth?

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An imaginary line that the Earth spins around.

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis during its revolution around the Sun.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is spinning on an axis; revolution is moving around another object.