Rotation vs Revolution

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What is Rotation?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which causes day and night.

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What is Revolution?

Back

Revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun, which causes the seasons.

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

Back

It takes 24 hours (1 day) for the Earth to rotate completely.

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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 days for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun.

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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What causes the seasons?

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The seasons are caused by the revolution of the Earth around the Sun.

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What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

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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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

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The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of approximately 23.5 degrees.

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How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect the seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to the changing seasons.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation refers to the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution refers to the Earth's orbit around the Sun.