Earth’s Orbit & Rotation
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3rd - 5th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the primary reason for the occurrence of day and night on Earth?
Back
Earth's rotation on its axis.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does Earth's orbit around the sun affect the visibility of constellations?
Back
Different constellations become visible at different times of the year due to Earth's orbit around the sun.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the average time it takes for Earth to complete one orbit around the sun?
Back
365.25 days.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why does the sun appear to move across the sky during the day?
Back
The sun appears to move across the sky due to Earth's rotation on its axis.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What evidence does a Foucault pendulum provide?
Back
It provides evidence for the rotation of Earth on its axis.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the axis of rotation of the Earth?
Back
An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole around which the Earth rotates.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of Earth's axial tilt?
Back
Earth's axial tilt is responsible for the changing seasons as it orbits the sun.
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