earth's rotation and revolution

Front

What motion causes Earth to experience a year?

Back

The Earth's revolution around the Sun.

Front

In our solar system, the __________ go around __________.

Back

Earth and the other planets go around the sun.

Front

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

Back

Rotation.

Front

Where does the sun appear to rise and set?

Back

The sun appears to rise in the east and set in the west.

Front

What are the four different times during the year with different types of weather called?

Back

Seasons.

Front

What is the term for the path an object takes as it moves around another object in space?

Back

Orbit.

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

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

Back

Approximately 24 hours.

Front

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

Back

Approximately 365 days.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its axis.