Rotation and Revolution in Astronomy

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What gives rise to day and night on Earth?

Tilt of the Earth's axis

Earth's atmosphere

Revolution of the Earth

Rotation of the Earth (correct)

When viewed from the North Pole, in which direction does the Earth spin?

Downwards

Upwards

Counterclockwise (correct)

Clockwise

Which phenomenon causes tides in oceans and seas on Earth?

Earth's revolution

Moon's gravitational pull (correct)

Atmospheric pressure

Earth's tilt

What is the speed of the Earth's revolution around the Sun?

30 km/second Signup and view all the answers

What phenomenon causes the variation in the length of day and night time on Earth?

Earth's revolution Signup and view all the answers

What specific point in its orbit marks when the Earth is closest to the Sun?

Perihelion Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between rotation and revolution?

Rotation involves circular movement around an axis, while revolution means moving around another body like the Sun. Signup and view all the answers

How does Earth rotate on its axis?

From west to east Signup and view all the answers

What is the term often used in astronomy to describe a body moving around another?

Revolution Signup and view all the answers

Which celestial body revolves around the Earth according to the text?

Moon Signup and view all the answers

Where is the axis of rotation in a body if it rotates upon itself or spins?

Passes through the body's center of mass Signup and view all the answers

What angle does the Earth's axis have according to the text?

23 1/2 degrees Signup and view all the answers

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