Rotation/ Revolution flashcard

Front

What is the movement of Earth around the sun called?

Back

Revolution

Front

What causes the seasons to change on Earth?

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the term for the spinning of Earth on its axis?

Back

Rotation

Front

How many hours does it take for Earth to complete one rotation?

Back

24 hours

Front

Which celestial body does the Earth revolve around?

Back

The Sun

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of Earth around the Sun.

Front

What phenomenon is caused by the rotation of the Earth?

Back

Day and night.

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 the seasons?

Back

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

Front

What is an orbit?

Back

The path an object takes as it revolves around another object in space.