Revolution and Rotation

Front

What is the result of the Earth's rotation on its axis?

Back

Day and night.

Front

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

Back

Axis.

Front

What does the term 'rotation' mean?

Back

To spin.

Front

Why do globes tilt sideways?

Back

To demonstrate the tilt of Earth's axis.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to orbit the Sun once?

Back

One year.

Front

What is the term for the path that the Earth takes around the Sun?

Back

Orbit.

Front

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

Back

It causes different seasons as the Earth orbits the Sun.

Front

What is the equator?

Back

An imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is spinning on an axis; revolution is moving around another object.

Front

How many degrees does the Earth tilt on its axis?

Back

Approximately 23.5 degrees.