SOL 4.8 Science Review

Front

What did Galileo discover about the moon through his telescope?

Back

The moon has many craters.

Front

Which distance is the shortest?

Back

The distance between Earth and Moon.

Front

How often does Earth complete a revolution around the sun?

Back

About once every year.

Front

How long is the time between today's sunrise and tomorrow's sunrise?

Back

About 24 hours.

Front

What does the rotation of the Earth on its axis cause?

Back

Days.

Front

What is a revolution in terms of Earth's movement?

Back

A revolution is the movement of Earth around the Sun.

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of Earth's axis and its revolution around the Sun.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis; revolution is the orbit of Earth around the Sun.

Front

What is the approximate distance from the Earth to the Moon?

Back

About 238,855 miles (384,400 kilometers).

Front

What is the main reason we have day and night?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.