Rotation vs Revolution

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The spinning of an object on its axis is called______

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Rotation

Front

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

Back

24 hours

Front

The Earth orbits around...

Back

The Sun.

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Front

How long does it take for the Earth to make one full orbit around the Sun?

Back

One year

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Front

The PATH one object takes as it revolves around another object in space is called______

Back

Orbit

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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.

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Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole around which the Earth rotates.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is a revolution in terms of planetary motion?

Back

The movement of a planet around a star, such as the Earth revolving around the Sun.

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Front

How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect seasons?

Back

The tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to seasons.

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