Earth's Rotation and Revolution
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Objective
I can compare and contrast Earth's rotation and revolution, explaining their different effects.
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Practice
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Explain the difference between Earth's rotation and Earth's revolution.
What causes day and night on Earth? A) Earth's revolution B) Earth's rotation C) The sun's movement D) The moon's orbit
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“What effect does Earth's rotation have on our daily lives? What movement of the Earth causes the change in seasons? ”
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