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Which one of these is the correct definition of a day on any planet?
Which one of these is the correct definition of a day on any planet?
- A day on any planet is the time it takes for the planet to complete one full rotation around the Moon.
- A day on any planet is the time it takes for the Moon to make one revolution around the planet.
- A day on any planet is the time it takes for the planet to revolve around the Sun.
- A day on any planet is the time it takes for that planet to complete one full rotation around its axis. (correct)
How long does it take for the Moon to make one revolution around the Earth?
How long does it take for the Moon to make one revolution around the Earth?
- It takes approximately 12 hours for the Moon to make one revolution around the Earth.
- It takes approximately 24 hours for the Moon to make one revolution around the Earth.
- It takes approximately 365 days for the Moon to make one revolution around the Earth.
- It takes approximately 27.3 days for the Moon to make one revolution around the Earth. (correct)
What two main movements does the Earth undergo?
What two main movements does the Earth undergo?
- The Earth revolves around the Sun while also rotating on its axis. (correct)
- The Earth revolves around the Moon while also revolving around the Sun.
- The Earth rotates on its axis while also revolving around the Moon.
- The Earth revolves around the Moon while also rotating on its axis.
How do you determine whether it's day or night in a specific location on Earth?
How do you determine whether it's day or night in a specific location on Earth?
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What causes the longest day of the year (summer solstice) and the shortest day of the year (winter solstice)?
What causes the longest day of the year (summer solstice) and the shortest day of the year (winter solstice)?
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