Science Earth Rotation

Front

What causes the motion of the Sun in the sky?

Back

The motion of the Sun in the sky is caused by the motion of the Earth.

Front

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

Back

The Earth's spinning movement about its axis is called rotation.

Front

What does Earth's rotation on its axis cause?

Back

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

Front

In which direction does the sun appear to move across the sky?

Back

The sun appears to move across the sky from east to west.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to rotate on its axis?

Back

Earth rotates on its axis approximately every 24 hours.

Front

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

Back

The path the Earth takes around the Sun is called its orbit.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

The tilt of the Earth affects the seasons as it rotates.

Front

What is the imaginary line that the Earth rotates around called?

Back

The imaginary line that the Earth rotates around is called the axis.

Front

What phenomenon occurs due to the Earth's rotation?

Back

Day and night occur due to the Earth's rotation.