Rotation and Revolution

Front

What is rotation?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete.

Front

What is revolution?

Back

Revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun, which takes about 365 days to complete.

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What happens when it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

It is winter in the Southern Hemisphere.

Front

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

Back

It takes 24 hours for the Earth to complete one rotation.

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

The axis is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which the Earth rotates.

Front

What is the significance of the Earth's tilt?

Back

The tilt of the Earth affects the seasons; different parts of the Earth receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

The four seasons are spring, summer, autumn (fall), and winter.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

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

Front

What is a solar day?

Back

A solar day is the time it takes for the Earth to rotate once on its axis, resulting in one cycle of day and night.