earth's rotation and revolution

Front

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

Back

Equator

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?

Back

Once every 24 hours

Front

What is responsible for the cycle of day and night on Earth?

Back

Earth’s rotation on its axis

Front

What is the term for the spinning of an object around its own axis?

Back

Rotation

Front

What is the term for the movement of one object around another object?

Back

Revolution

Front

True or False: The words rotate and revolve mean the same thing when describing the motion of planets.

Back

False

Front

What is the imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole called?

Back

Axis

Front

What is the term for the path an object takes as it moves around another object in space?

Back

Orbit

Front

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

Back

Once every 365 days

Front

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

Back

It causes the seasons to change.