Rotation, Revolution&Planets

Front

What is the movement of the Earth around the Sun called?

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Revolution

Front

What does the Earth's revolution around the Sun cause?

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Seasons

Front

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

Back

365 days

Front

What is the movement of the Earth on its axis called?

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Rotation

Front

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

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24 hours

Front

Which planet is the largest in our solar system?

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Jupiter

Front

Which planet is the sixth from the Sun?

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Saturn

Front

List the planets in order from largest to smallest.

Back

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Earth, Venus, Mars, Mercury

Front

What is the term for the path that a planet takes around the Sun?

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Orbit

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of a planet on its axis, while revolution is the movement of a planet around the Sun.