Patterns of Earth and Sky Chapter 2 Review

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

Earth's spinning or rotation on its axis causes day and night.

Front

What is a period of time that is 24 hours long?

Back

A day includes both daytime and nighttime.

Front

How often does the moon orbit Earth?

Back

The moon orbits Earth about once every month.

Front

Why do the sun and stars appear to move across the sky?

Back

Because Earth rotates on its axis.

Front

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

Back

Revolution.

Front

What is the term for the spinning motion of Earth?

Back

Rotation.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

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

Front

What is the effect of Earth's tilt on seasons?

Back

Earth's tilt causes different seasons as it orbits the sun.

Front

What is the name of the natural satellite that orbits Earth?

Back

The Moon.

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for Earth to complete one rotation?

Back

24 hours.