Rotation & Revolution

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

The Earth rotates on its axis in 24 hours.

Front

What is it called when an object turns or spins on an axis?

Back

Rotation

Front

What is it called when one object circles around another object?

Back

Revolution

Front

True or False: The Earth rotates on its axis once a year.

Back

False

Front

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

Back

24 hours.

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is when an object spins on its axis, while revolution is when an object orbits around another object.

Front

How long does it take the Earth to revolve around the Sun?

Back

1 year.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on seasons?

Back

The tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to seasons.

Front

What is a complete rotation of the Earth called?

Back

A day.