Rotation and Revolution

Front

What is the invisible line that passes through the North Pole and the South Pole called?

Back

Axis

Front

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

Back

365 days

Front

What term describes the spinning of the Earth on its axis?

Back

Rotation

Front

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

Back

24 hours

Front

What term describes the Earth's movement around the Sun?

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the term for the path that the Earth takes around the Sun?

Back

Orbit

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's rotation on day and night?

Back

It causes day and night due to the Earth's constant spinning.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

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

Front

What is the approximate angle of the Earth's axis relative to its orbit?

Back

23.5 degrees

Front

What phenomenon is caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

Seasons