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The movement of the Earth around the Sun is known as 

A

orbital plane

B

circle of illumination

C

rotation

D

revolution

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D
Rotation of the Earth describes the spinning of the Earth around its axis, resulting in the 24 hour phenomenon of day and night over the Earth. Revolution on the other hand describes the movement of the Earth around the Sun over a period of one year, causing seasons to occur.
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