Drag and drop the items to compare and contrast rotation and revolution of Earth.
both
creates day and night
24 hours or 1 day
creates seasons
365 days or 1 year
moves around the Sun
counterclockwise
rotation
spins on axis
revolution
Drag and drop the items to compare and contrast rotation and revolution of Earth
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### Rotation
– Both: Spins on axis
– Creates day and night: Yes
– 24 hours or 1 day: Yes
– Moves around the Sun: No
– Counterclockwise: Yes (when viewed from above the North Pole)
### Revolution
– Both: Moves around the Sun
– Creates seasons: Yes
– 365 days or 1 year: Yes
– Spins on axis: No
– Counterclockwise: Yes (when viewed from above the North Pole)
### Short Explanation:
– Rotation refers to Earth spinning on its axis, leading to day and night, taking about 24 hours.
– Revolution describes Earth’s orbit around the Sun, resulting in seasons, taking about 365 days.
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