Earth's Rotation and Revolution

Front

What is the path that the Earth takes as it revolves around the sun?

Back

Orbit

Front

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

Back

1 year

Front

What causes the apparent motion of the sun in the sky?

Back

The motion of Earth.

Front

What do we call the movement of the Earth around the Sun?

Back

Revolution

Front

If we are on the side of the Earth that is facing away from the sun, it is _____________.

Back

Night

Front

What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis?

Back

Rotation

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?

Back

24 hours

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis responsible for?

Back

Seasons on Earth.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

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

Front

What is the significance of the Earth's orbit being elliptical?

Back

It affects the distance from the Sun and the seasons.