Science Earth Rotation

Front

What does ROTATION mean?

Back

To SPIN

Front

What looks to be the motion of the Sun in the sky is really caused by the motion of _____

Back

the Earth

Front

When the Earth spins on its axis this causes ___________________

Back

day and night to happen.

Front

Earth's rotation causes the day and night cycle. It also causes-

Back

the sun appear to move

Front

How long is a day on earth?

Back

24 hours

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

An imaginary line that the Earth spins around.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on time?

Back

It creates a 24-hour day.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is spinning on an axis; revolution is orbiting around another body.

Front

How does Earth's rotation affect the seasons?

Back

It does not directly affect seasons; seasons are caused by Earth's tilt and revolution around the Sun.

Front

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

Back

Orbit