UNIVERSE
PLANETARY FORMATION
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Question
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The spinning of the Earth on its axis is
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rotation
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revolution
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precession
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nutation
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Earth rotates around its axis at a rate of about 1, 600 kilometers (1, 000 miles) an hour. It revolves around the sun at a rate of 107, 800 kilometers (67, 000 miles) an hour. Planets are not the only round objects that rotate. Amusement park rides, such as Ferris wheels or carousels, also rotate.
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