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Earth as a Planetary Object

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

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362 and a quarter days

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350 and a quarter days

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365 days

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365 and a quarter days

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Solution

The correct option is D 365 and a quarter days
It takes the Earth roughly 365 and a quarter days to complete one revolution around the Sun. This constitutes one year. This revolution of the Earth is responsible for the change of seasons.

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