Rotation and Revolution

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What does ROTATION mean?

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To SPIN

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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

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What does REVOLUTION mean?

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To ORBIT or GO AROUND

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The MOON REVOLVES around the:

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Earth

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What is the axis of the Earth?

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An imaginary line that goes through the North and South Poles.

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

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Approximately 24 hours.

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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.

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How long does it take for the Earth to revolve around the Sun?

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Approximately 365 days.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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The rotation of the Earth on its axis.