Earth's Rotation and Revolution

Front

What is one ROTATION of the Earth on its axis equal to?

Back

24 hours

Front

True or False: The Sun moves, not the Earth, when it comes to night and day.

Back

False

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

The Earth rotating on its axis.

Front

What does the part of the Earth facing away from the sun experience?

Back

Darkness (night).

Front

True or False: The REVOLUTION of the Earth around the Sun causes day and night.

Back

False.

Front

Define Earth's rotation.

Back

The spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes approximately 24 hours.

Front

Define Earth's revolution.

Back

The movement of the Earth around the Sun, which takes about 365 days.

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Front

How does the Earth's rotation affect time zones?

Back

As the Earth rotates, different parts face the Sun, creating different time zones.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on seasons?

Back

The tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.