What is the primary difference between Earth's rotation and revolution?

Understanding Earth's Movements

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Both rotation and revolution refer to the Earth orbiting the sun.
Both rotation and revolution refer to the Earth spinning on its axis.
Rotation is the Earth orbiting the sun, while revolution is the Earth spinning on its axis.
Rotation is the Earth spinning on its axis, while revolution is the Earth orbiting the sun.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Earth's tilt affect the planet?
It causes the Earth to rotate faster.
It leads to the changing seasons.
It makes the Earth revolve around the sun.
It has no effect on the Earth.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which movement of Earth is responsible for the occurrence of seasons?
Earth's rotation on its axis
Earth's distance from the sun
Earth's revolution around the sun
Earth's tilt on its axis
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What phenomenon is caused by Earth's rotation on its axis?
The cycle of day and night
The Earth's orbit around the sun
The formation of tides
The changing seasons
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens when the Earth completes one full rotation?
A year passes
A week passes
A day passes
A month passes
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