Crash Course Kids-Earth's Rotation and Revolution

Front

What is the spinning movement of Earth on its axis called?

Back

Rotation

Front

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

Back

1 year

Front

What is the movement of Earth as it orbits around the Sun called?

Back

Revolution

Front

On what does the Earth turn or spin?

Back

Axis

Front

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

Back

1 day

Front

What is the term for the path Earth takes as it revolves around the Sun?

Back

Orbit

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

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

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

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

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect seasons?

Back

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