Earth's Rotation 5th Grade

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What is Earth's rotation?

Back

Earth's rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete.

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

Back

It takes 24 hours for Earth to make one complete rotation.

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What is the term for Earth's movement around the Sun?

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The term for Earth's movement around the Sun is 'revolution'.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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Day and night are caused by Earth's rotation on its axis.

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What is a revolution in terms of Earth's motion?

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A revolution is the movement of Earth around the Sun, taking approximately 365 days.

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What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, causing them to move, stop, or change direction.

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What are planets?

Back

Planets are large celestial bodies that revolve around the Sun in the Solar System.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of Earth around the Sun.

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What would happen if Earth rotated faster?

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If Earth rotated faster, the days would be shorter.

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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.