Rotate vs. Revolve

Front

What is the motion of the Earth that causes seasons?

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the spinning of an object on its axis called?

Back

Rotation

Front

What do we call the motion of planets moving around the Sun?

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole called?

Back

Axis

Front

What does the Earth revolve around?

Back

The Sun

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of an object on its axis, while revolution is the movement of one object around another.

Front

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

Back

About 24 hours.

Front

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

Back

About 365 days.

Front

What is an example of rotation in our daily life?

Back

The spinning of a top or a basketball on a finger.

Front

What is an example of revolution in our solar system?

Back

The Earth revolving around the Sun.