5.8C Earth's Rotation

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

Why does the Sun appear to move across the sky?

Back

Because Earth rotates on its axis.

Front

How can a student model one day/night cycle on Earth using a lamp and a baseball?

Back

Rotate the baseball one time in 24 seconds.

Front

What occurs on a daily basis related to Earth's movement?

Back

The Earth rotates once on its axis.

Front

What is Earth's axis?

Back

An imaginary line through the poles of Earth.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is when Earth spins on its axis; revolution is when Earth orbits around the Sun.

Front

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

Back

24 hours.

Front

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

Back

It creates the cycle of day and night.

Front

What is the angle of Earth's axis in relation to its orbit?

Back

About 23.5 degrees.

Front

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

Back

Orbit.