Source: Extra Practice

The phenomenon responsible for the occurrence of day and night on Earth is:

Options

Option A

Earth's revolution around the Sun

Option B is correct

Earth's rotation on its own axis

Option C

The Moon's revolution around the Earth

Option D

The Sun's movement around the Earth

Explanation

Day and night are caused by Earth's rotation on its axis. As the Earth spins, different parts of its surface face the Sun, experiencing daylight, while the opposite side faces away from the Sun, experiencing night. Revolution around the Sun causes seasons, not day and night.