Rotation vs Revolution

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its axis.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What does ROTATION mean?

Back

To SPIN.

Front

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

Back

24 hours.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the tilted angle called that Earth spins on?

Back

Axis.

Front

What is REVOLUTION in terms of Earth's movement?

Back

The movement of Earth around the Sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

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

Back

One year.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is spinning on an axis; revolution is orbiting around another body.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

An imaginary line that goes through the North and South Poles.

Front

What happens to the parts of Earth that face the Sun?

Back

They experience daytime.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What happens to the parts of Earth that are away from the Sun?

Back

They experience nighttime.