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.