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How long does it take the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

  1. 12 hours

  2. 24 hours

  3. 30 hours

  4. 365 days

The correct answer is: 24 hours

The Earth takes approximately 24 hours to complete one full rotation on its axis. This rotation is what defines a day. During this time, different parts of the Earth are exposed to sunlight and then move into the shadow of the planet, causing the cycle of day and night. The 24-hour cycle is fundamental to our understanding of timekeeping and is crucial for navigation, schedule planning, and various scientific observations. The other options reflect either too short or too long of time frames and do not align with the actual rotational period of the Earth.

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