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6.1.1a Rotation of the Earth, the seasons and the Moon

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Question 1

Which row about the rotation and orbit of the Earth is correct?

Approximate time for the EarthApproximate time for the Earthto rotate once on its axisto orbit the SunA1 hour30 daysB24 hours30 daysC24 hours365 daysD365 days24 hours \begin{array}{|c|c|c|} \hline & \text{Approximate time for the Earth} & \text{Approximate time for the Earth} \\ & \text{to rotate once on its axis} & \text{to orbit the Sun} \\ \hline \text{A} & 1\text{ hour} & 30\text{ days} \\ \hline \text{B} & 24\text{ hours} & 30\text{ days} \\ \hline \text{C} & 24\text{ hours} & 365\text{ days} \\ \hline \text{D} & 365\text{ days} & 24\text{ hours} \\ \hline \end{array} ABCD​Approximate time for the Earthto rotate once on its axis1 hour24 hours24 hours365 days​Approximate time for the Earthto orbit the Sun30 days30 days365 days24 hours​​
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Row A

B

Row B

C

Row C

D

Row D

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