Rotate vs. Revolve

Front

What is the difference between rotate and revolve?

Back

Rotate means to spin around an axis, while revolve means to move around another object in a circular path.

Front

What does it mean for the Earth to rotate?

Back

It means the Earth spins on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete one full rotation.

Front

What does it mean for the Earth to revolve?

Back

It means the Earth moves around the Sun in an orbit, which takes about 365 days to complete one full revolution.

Front

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

Back

24 hours or 1 day.

Front

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

Back

365 days or 1 year.

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

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

Front

What causes the seasons?

Back

The seasons are caused by the Earth's revolution around the Sun and the tilt of its axis.

Front

True or False: The Earth revolves around the Sun.

Back

True.

Front

True or False: The Sun revolves around the Earth.

Back

False.

Front

What is an example of something that rotates?

Back

A spinning top or a bicycle wheel.