Rotation/ Revolution flashcard

Front

What is one cause of Earth's seasons?

Back

Earth's tilt on its axis.

Front

How many hours does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation of its axis?

Back

24 hours.

Front

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

Back

Revolution.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of Earth around the sun.

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's tilt on its axis?

Back

It causes the changing seasons throughout the year.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to revolve around the sun?

Back

About 365.25 days.

Front

What is the term for the circular path that Earth takes around the sun?

Back

Orbit.

Front

What happens during a solar eclipse?

Back

The moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light.