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The rotation of the Earth gives rise to day and night.

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Solution

The correct option is A True
The Earth rotates on its axis. As rotation occurs, only one half of the Earth faces the Sun and that has day while the other has night. This causes us to experience day and night. Thus, the rotation of the Earth gives rise to day and night.

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