Earth's Rotation and Revolution

Front

What causes the different seasons on Earth?

Back

The Earth's tilt on its axis and its revolution around the Sun.

Front

Day and night are caused by __________________________.

Back

Earth's rotation.

Front

How long does the Earth's rotation take?

Back

24 hours, one day.

Front

In our solar system the _______________ is in the center of the solar system.

Back

sun.

Front

What does the Earth's Rotation cause to happen?

Back

Day and Night.

Front

What is the difference between Earth's rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis; revolution is the orbit of Earth around the Sun.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

The angle at which the Earth tilts, approximately 23.5 degrees.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect seasons?

Back

It causes different parts of Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

What is one effect of Earth's revolution?

Back

The changing of seasons.

Front

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

Back

Orbit.