Rotation Vs. Revolution

Front

What is the time it takes for the Earth to revolve around the Sun?

Back

365 days

Front

How long is a day on Earth?

Back

24 hours

Front

What does rotation cause?

Back

Day and night

Front

What causes the seasons?

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the motion of the Earth that causes day and night?

Back

Rotation

Front

Define rotation in the context of Earth.

Back

The spinning of the Earth on its axis.

Front

Define revolution in the context of Earth.

Back

The movement of the Earth around the Sun.

Front

How many hours are in a full rotation of the Earth?

Back

24 hours

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

An imaginary line that the Earth spins around.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt during revolution?

Back

It causes the change of seasons.