Glossary term: La rotation de la Terre
Description: La Terre a deux mouvements simultanés : une rotation quotidienne autour de son axe et une révolution annuelle (orbite) autour du Soleil. La rotation de la Terre autour de son axe entraîne les phénomènes du jour et de la nuit, car la position d'un lieu particulier par rapport au Soleil change de manière progressive et régulière au cours d'un cycle de 24 heures, lorsque la Terre tourne d'ouest en est.
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