Rotation vs Revolution

Rotation vs Revolution

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Science

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is rotation?

Back

Rotation is the spinning motion of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is revolution?

Back

Revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun, which takes about 365 days to complete.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to rotate once?

Back

It takes one day (24 hours) for the Earth to complete one rotation.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to revolve around the Sun?

Back

It takes one year (365 days) for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth?

Back

The Earth is tilted at an angle of approximately 23.5 degrees.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What effect does the tilt of the Earth have?

Back

The tilt of the Earth affects the seasons, causing different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

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