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Joe was asked to describe the movements the Earth makes as it rotates on its axis and revolves around the sur

He said, "The Earth revolves on its axis, once every 24 hours. At the same time, it is also revolving around the sun
in a path that is an almost circular orbit."
What did Joe say in his description that is wrong?



A.The Earth revolves on its axis.
B.The Earth revolves around the sun.
C.The Earth's rotation on its axis is once every 24 hours.
D.The Earth's path around the sun is an almost circular orbit.​

User Mariane
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Answer:

A the earth revolves on its axis.

Step-by-step explanation:

It does not revolve it rotates.

User WeNeedAnswers
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Answer:

A:

Step-by-step explanation:

The earth rotates on it's axis every 24 hours not revolves.

Imagine rotation as a top spinning on the ground. revolving means if you tied a string to the top and spun it around your body in a circle. (hope this helps:)

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