Day and night are the results of__________?
Correct answer: C. Earth rotation around its axis
- A. Earth rotation accompanied with its revolution.
- B. Earth revolution
- C. Earth rotation around its axis
- D. None of these
Explanation
Earth's rotation makes different regions face toward or away from the Sun, producing the regular cycle of day and night. Revolution around the Sun mainly causes the yearly seasons.
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