earth's rotation and revolution

Front

What is the path one object in space takes around another?

Back

Orbit

Front

What causes Earth's day and night pattern?

Back

Earth’s rotation on its axis

Front

Do the words rotate and revolve have the same meaning when describing the motion of planets?

Back

False

Front

How many hours does it take for Earth to do a complete spin on its axis?

Back

24 hours

Front

What is the spinning of an object on an axis called?

Back

Rotation

Front

What is the term for the movement of Earth around the Sun?

Back

Revolution

Front

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

Back

Seasons

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of an object on its axis, while revolution is the movement around another object.

Front

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

Back

365.25 days

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.