SC.4.E.5.3 Earth's Revolution & Rotation

Front

What do we call the spinning motion of Earth on its axis?

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Rotation

Front

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

Back

24 hours, or one day

Front

What is the term for the path Earth takes around the sun?

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the imaginary line that passes through the center of Earth called?

Back

Axis

Front

What is experienced on the side of Earth facing the sun?

Back

Daytime

Front

What is experienced on the side of Earth facing away from the sun?

Back

Nighttime

Front

True or False: The sun, moon, and other planets rotate on their axes just like Earth.

Back

True

Front

True or False: Earth is not in constant motion.

Back

False

Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on our daily lives?

Back

It causes the cycle of day and night.

Front

What is the reason we have seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of Earth's axis and its revolution around the sun.