Earth Motion

Front

Which motion involves an object orbiting around another object?

Back

Revolution

Front

Spinning of the Earth on its axis is called...

Back

Rotation

Front

What is completed in a year?

Back

Revolution

Front

What is completed in 24 hours?

Back

Rotation

Front

Earth's rotation on its axis causes what phenomenon?

Back

Day and night

Front

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

Back

Orbit

Front

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

Back

One year

Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on time?

Back

It creates day and night.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is spinning on an axis; revolution is orbiting around another object.

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis during its revolution around the Sun.