Source: Extra Practice
Which of the following movements of the Earth is responsible for causing day and night?
Options
Option A
Revolution of the Earth around the Sun
Option B is correct
Rotation of the Earth on its own axis
Option C
Revolution of the Moon around the Earth
Option D
Movement of the Sun around the Earth
Explanation
Day and night occur because the Earth spins or rotates on its own axis. As the Earth rotates, different parts of its surface face the Sun, experiencing daylight, while the parts facing away from the Sun experience night. The revolution of the Earth around the Sun causes seasons, not day and night. The Moon's revolution causes its phases and affects tides. The Sun does not move around the Earth.