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The movement of the Earth around its own axis is called _____.

A. extension

B. revolution

C. rotation


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the action of rotating about an axis or centre.
answer: rotation
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Answer:

rotation

Step-by-step explanation:

Earth spins around its axis, just as a top spins around its spindle. This spinning movement is called Earth's rotation. At the same time that the Earth spins on its axis, it also orbits, or revolves around the Sun. This movement is called revolution.

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