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The Expanding Universe

Question 1 • 2001310 Earth Science Sem 1 - Pearson

The Sun appears to move in the sky because , which causes day and night.

Answer
A
Earth rotates on its axis
B
the Sun revolves around Earth
C
the moon revolves around Earth

Explanation

Earth spins, or rotates, on its axis once about every 24 hours. As Earth turns, different places face toward or away from the Sun, producing day and night and making the Sun appear to move across the sky. The Sun does not revolve around Earth, and the Moon’s orbit does not cause day and night.

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