earths rotation

Front

The spinning movement of the Earth about its axis is called the Earth's _____

Back

rotation

Front

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

Back

axis

Front

What looks to be the motion of the Sun in the sky is really caused by the motion of _____

Back

the Earth

Front

The movement of the Earth around the Sun is called its _____

Back

revolution

Front

The Earth is rotating on its axis, creating _____

Back

day and night

Front

What is the term for the path the Earth takes as it moves around the Sun?

Back

orbit

Front

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

Back

24 hours

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's rotation on the appearance of the stars at night?

Back

The stars appear to move across the sky.

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

Back

one year

Front

What causes the change of seasons on Earth?

Back

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