Rotation vs Revolution

Front

What is 'rotation'?

Back

Spinning around an axis.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

Back

24 hours.

Front

What is 'revolution'?

Back

The movement of one object around another.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

Back

365 days.

Front

What is the axis of rotation?

Back

An imaginary line that the Earth spins around.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is spinning on an axis; revolution is moving around another object.

Front

What is an example of revolution in our solar system?

Back

Earth's revolution around the Sun.

Front

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

Back

It causes the seasons.

Front

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

Back

Orbit.