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Movement and Inclination of the Earth

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The side of the Earth on which we live must be facing away from the Sun in order to experience day.

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The correct option is B
False
Together with its revolution around Sun, the Earth also rotates around its own axis. This rotation of Earth causes day and night. Earth's side facing Sun experiences day and the other side facing away from the Sun experiences night.

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