Rotation vs Revolution

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

Rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What causes the seasons?

Back

Revolution of the Earth around the Sun.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth?

Back

23.5 degrees.

Front

What is the movement of the Earth around the Sun called?

Back

Revolution.

Front

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

Back

One year.

Front

What is the movement of the Earth spinning on its axis called?

Back

Rotation.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis; revolution is the orbiting of the Earth around the Sun.

Front

How long does one rotation of the Earth take?

Back

Approximately 24 hours.

Front

What effect does the tilt of the Earth have on seasons?

Back

It causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

Which movement is responsible for the apparent movement of the Sun across the sky?

Back

Rotation.