Earth's Orbit & Rotation

Front

What is the definition of orbit?

Back

All of the planets, moon, and other space objects going around the sun.

Front

Rotation means __________.

Back

To spin.

Front

The Earth spins around from __________ to __________.

Back

West to east.

Front

Which one takes one year?

Back

Revolution.

Front

The HOTTEST stars are usually what color?

Back

Blue.

Front

What is revolution?

Back

The movement of the Earth around the Sun, taking one year to complete.

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

The imaginary line that goes through the North and South poles that the Earth spins on.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

Back

Approximately 24 hours.

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the shape of Earth's orbit around the Sun?

Back

An ellipse.