Multiple choice

The occurrence of days and nights is because of ______________.

  1. shape of Earth’s orbit

  2. revolution movement of the Earth

  3. rotational movement of the Earth

  4. movement of the Sun

  5. none of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Day and night is caused by the rotation of the Earth about its axis. At any given time, the half facing the Sun will be shined upon while the other half will have no light. Places in the former will therefore experience day while places in the latter will experience night.

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