Earth Rotation &Revolution

Front

When the Earth spins it is called a ....

Back

rotation

Front

The Earth's ___________ causes our year and seasons.

Back

revolution

Front

When the Earth rotates, it does this on its ___________. It is an imaginary line that goes through the North and South Poles.

Back

axis

Front

The moon ____________ around Earth.

Back

revolves

Front

1 day = ____ hours.

Back

24

Front

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

Back

orbit

Front

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

Back

1 year

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on its axis?

Back

It causes the seasons.

Front

What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Back

equator

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the Earth to rotate once on its axis?

Back

1 day