Science Earth Rotation

Front

Which movement of Earth causes day and night?

Back

Rotation is the movement of Earth on its axis, causing day and night.

Front

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

Back

The invisible line is called Earth's axis.

Front

What does Earth's rotation cause in terms of the sun's appearance?

Back

Earth's rotation causes the sun to appear to move across the sky.

Front

How long is a day on Earth?

Back

A day on Earth is 24 hours.

Front

True or False: The rotation of Earth is responsible for day and night.

Back

True.

Front

What is the term for the path Earth takes around the sun?

Back

The path is called revolution.

Front

What is the equator?

Back

The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on time zones?

Back

Earth's rotation creates different time zones around the world.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, while revolution is the orbit of Earth around the sun.

Front

What is the significance of the North and South Poles in Earth's rotation?

Back

The North and South Poles are the points where Earth's axis of rotation meets its surface.