earth rotation and revolution

Front

What does REVOLUTION mean?

Back

To ORBIT or GO AROUND

Front

The EARTH REVOLVES around the:

Back

Sun

Front

What direction does the sun appear to move across the sky?

Back

east to west

Front

The earth is the only planet that:

Back

all of the above

Front

The Earth spins on a tilted angle called a (an):

Back

Axis

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the orbiting of the Earth around the Sun.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

Back

Approximately 24 hours.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

Back

Approximately 365.25 days.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

About 23.5 degrees.

Front

What effect does the tilt of the Earth's axis have on seasons?

Back

It causes the changing of seasons as different parts of the Earth receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.