Earth's Rotation, Revolution, and Phases

Earth's Rotation, Revolution, and Phases

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Mathematics

8th Grade

Hard

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Jennifer Kydon-Rios

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is rotation and how long does it take on Earth?

Back

Rotation means is the spinning of Earth on its axis, one complete Earth rotation is equal to one day (24 hours).

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is revolution and how long does it take on Earth?

Back

Revolution means is the movement of one object around another, one complete revolution of Earth around the sun is a year.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the path that one object in space takes around another called?

Back

Orbit.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What 2 pieces of evidence are proof of rotation?

Back

Foucault Pendulum & Coriolis Effect

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Foucault Pendulum?

Back

A swinging weight will appear to change direction because Earth rotates.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Coriolis Effect?

Back

The curving of fluids (liquids and gasses) on or above Earth’s surface due to its rotation.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What 2 pieces of evidence are proof of revolution?

Back

Seasons of the year & Different constellations are visible for the year.

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