Exploring Earth's Rotation and Revolution Dynamics

What is the main difference between rotation and revolution?

• Rotation is spinning around an axis, while revolution is moving around an object.

• Rotation is moving around an object, while revolution is spinning around an axis.

• Rotation is only applicable to planets, while revolution is only applicable to stars.

• Rotation and revolution are the same.

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In which direction does the Earth rotate?

• East to West

• West to East

• Counterclockwise

• Clockwise

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

• 24 hours

• 12 hours

• 48 hours

• 23 hours 56 minutes and 4 seconds

What is the imaginary line called that the Earth spins around?

• Axis of rotation

• Orbit

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

In which direction does the Earth revolve around the Sun?

• South to North

• North to South

• Counterclockwise

• Clockwise

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What is the duration of a sidereal year?

• 365.24219 days

• 365.2596 days

• 366 days

• 365.256 days

What is the duration of a tropical year?

• 365.2596 days

• 365.24219 days

• 366 days

• 365.256 days

What is the duration of an anomalistic year?

• 365.24219 days

• 365.2596 days

• 366 days

• 365.256 days

What is the average speed of the Earth as it travels around the Sun?

• 500,000 miles per hour

• 100,000 kilometers per hour

• 675,000 miles per hour

• 107,000 kilometers per hour

What is the average distance of the Earth from the Sun?

• 200 million kilometers

• 100 million kilometers

• 149.60 million kilometers

• 93 million kilometers

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