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The spinning of the Earth is called ______. It takes the Earth about 24 hours, or one day, to make one complete rotation.
The spinning of the Earth is called ______. It takes the Earth about 24 hours, or one day, to make one complete rotation.
rotation
The moving of the Earth around the sun is called a ______. It takes 365 days, or one year, for the Earth to make one full revolution around the sun.
The moving of the Earth around the sun is called a ______. It takes 365 days, or one year, for the Earth to make one full revolution around the sun.
revolution
Earth is the ______ planet from the sun in our Solar System.
Earth is the ______ planet from the sun in our Solar System.
third
Earth ______ around the sun.
Earth ______ around the sun.
Earth spins on its ______. That is why we have daytime and nighttime.
Earth spins on its ______. That is why we have daytime and nighttime.
The Earth is the ______ largest planet in the Solar System.
The Earth is the ______ largest planet in the Solar System.
Earth is the only planet in our solar system known to support ______ because it has lots of oxygen and water that living creatures need to survive.
Earth is the only planet in our solar system known to support ______ because it has lots of oxygen and water that living creatures need to survive.
The ______ is a cold and dusty ball of rock.
The ______ is a cold and dusty ball of rock.
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Study Notes
Earth's Rotation and Revolution
- The spinning of the Earth is called rotation, which takes approximately 24 hours to complete.
- The moving of the Earth around the sun is called a revolution, which takes 365 days to complete.
Earth's Position in the Solar System
- Earth is the third planet from the sun in our Solar System.
- Earth orbits around the sun.
Earth's Characteristics
- Earth spins on its axis, resulting in daytime and nighttime cycles.
- Earth is the fifth largest planet in the Solar System.
- Earth is the only planet in our solar system known to support life, due to its abundance of oxygen and water.
Earth's Description
- The Earth is not a cold and dusty ball of rock.
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