Rotation and Revolution Flashcard Review

Front

What does REVOLUTION mean?

Back

To ORBIT or GO AROUND.

Front

What is the invisible line that passes through the North Pole and the South Pole called?

Back

Earth's axis.

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its axis.

Front

How does a shorter distance affect gravity?

Back

It increases gravity.

Front

How many degrees is Earth tilted?

Back

23.5 degrees.

Front

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

Back

Rotation.

Front

What is the term for the movement of Earth around the Sun?

Back

Revolution.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's tilt on seasons?

Back

It causes different seasons as different parts of Earth receive varying amounts of sunlight.

Front

What is the equator?

Back

An imaginary line that divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

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