Earth's Rotation and Revolution

Front

What causes the seasons?

Back

The Earth's revolution and tilted axis.

Front

The invisible line that passes through the North Pole and the South Pole is called the Earth's _____

Back

axis.

Front

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

Back

one day.

Front

The spinning of the Earth on an axis is called...

Back

Rotation.

Front

The spinning movement of the Earth around its axis is called...

Back

rotation.

Front

What is the term for the Earth's path around the Sun?

Back

Revolution.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis responsible for?

Back

The changing seasons.

Front

How many degrees is the Earth's axis tilted?

Back

About 23.5 degrees.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

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

Front

What is one complete revolution of the Earth around the Sun called?

Back

A year.