Earth's Rotation and Revolution

Front

How many moons does Earth have?

Back

1

Front

What causes day and night cycles?

Back

Earth's rotation

Front

When viewed from above, in which direction does the Earth revolve around the Sun?

Back

Counterclockwise

Front

How many times does Earth rotate in one year?

Back

365

Front

What is the imaginary line that passes through Earth's center and the North and South poles?

Back

Axis

Front

What is Earth's rotation?

Back

The spinning of Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete.

Front

What is Earth's revolution?

Back

The movement of Earth around the Sun, which takes about 365 days to complete.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

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

Front

What is an axis?

Back

An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole through the center of the Earth.

Front

What effect does Earth's rotation have on the planet?

Back

It causes the cycle of day and night.