Rotation and Revolution REVIEW

Front

What is the term for the spinning of an object on its axis?

Back

Rotation

Front

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

Back

365 days

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its axis.

Front

At noon, how would you describe the length of shadows?

Back

Shadows are short.

Front

What is the term for the movement of an object around another object in a circular path?

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of an object on its axis, while revolution is the movement of one object around another.

Front

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

Back

The tilt of the Earth causes different seasons as it orbits the Sun.

Front

What is an orbit?

Back

An orbit is the path one object takes around another object in space.

Front

What happens to shadows during sunrise and sunset?

Back

Shadows are long during sunrise and sunset.

Front

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

Back

Orbit