8.7A Rotation and Revolution

Front

What does the Earth revolve around?

Back

The Earth revolves around the Sun.

Front

What is the tilted angle on which the Earth spins called?

Back

The tilted angle is called the Axis.

Front

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

Back

The Earth completes one revolution every 365.25 days.

Front

Why do globes lean sideways?

Back

Globes lean sideways to demonstrate the tilt of Earth's axis.

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 the term for the path the Earth takes around the Sun?

Back

The path is called an orbit.

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis and its revolution around the Sun cause the seasons.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's rotation on day and night?

Back

The Earth's rotation causes day and night by exposing different parts of the Earth to sunlight.

Front

What is the angle of the Earth's axial tilt?

Back

The Earth's axial tilt is approximately 23.5 degrees.

Front

What is a solar year?

Back

A solar year is the time it takes for the Earth to complete one full revolution around the Sun, about 365.25 days.