Rotation vs Revolution

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 an object around another object.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is 'rotation'?

Back

Rotation is the act of spinning around an axis.

Front

What is 'revolution'?

Back

Revolution is the movement of one object around another object in an orbit.

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.

Front

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

Back

It takes about 365.25 days for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun.

Front

What is an example of rotation in our solar system?

Back

The spinning of the Earth on its axis is an example of rotation.

Front

What is an example of revolution in our solar system?

Back

The Earth's orbit around the Sun is an example of revolution.

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

The axis of the Earth is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Front

What effect does the tilt of the Earth's axis have?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis causes the seasons to change as the Earth revolves around the Sun.