5.8C Earth's Rotation and Revolution

Front

What is the name of the star at the center of the solar system that supplies heat and light to Earth?

Back

Sun

Front

The Earth spins on a tilted angle called a (an) __________.

Back

Axis

Front

In the morning, the Sun is low in the sky and by noon the Sun is much higher in the sky because __________.

Back

Earth has rotated on its axis.

Front

Which drawing best shows the cause of day and night on Earth?

Back

Earth rotating on its axis.

Front

What motion of the Earth takes 365 days?

Back

Revolution.

Front

What is the term for the movement of the Earth around the Sun?

Back

Revolution.

Front

What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis?

Back

Rotation.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?

Back

24 hours.

Front

What causes the change of seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on our daily lives?

Back

It causes day and night.