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Earth Revolution and Rotation

Earth Revolution and Rotation

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Science

5th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of an object around its own axis, while revolution is the movement of one object around another object.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

It takes approximately 24 hours for the Earth to complete one rotation.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Earth's axis?

Back

The Earth's axis is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which the Earth rotates.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is revolution in terms of Earth's movement?

Back

Revolution refers to the Earth's orbit around the Sun, which takes about 365.25 days to complete.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do seasons change on Earth?

Back

Seasons change due to the tilt of the Earth's axis and its revolution around the Sun.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What season occurs in the northern hemisphere when it is summer in the southern hemisphere?

Back

When it is summer in the southern hemisphere, it is winter in the northern hemisphere.

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