Rotation vs Revolve

Front

What does it mean when we say the Earth is rotating?

Back

The Earth is spinning around its own axis, which causes day and night.

Front

What does it mean when we say the Earth is revolving?

Back

The Earth is moving around the Sun in a path called an orbit, which causes the seasons.

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

Day and night are caused by the Earth's rotation on its axis.

Front

What causes the seasons?

Back

The seasons are caused by the Earth's revolution around the Sun and its tilted axis.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of about 23.5 degrees.

Front

When is the Earth closest to the Sun?

Back

The Earth is closest to the Sun during summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

Front

What happens during the summer solstice?

Back

The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, occurring when the North Pole is tilted closest to the Sun.

Front

What happens during the winter solstice?

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The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year, occurring when the North Pole is tilted farthest from the Sun.

Front

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

Back

It takes about 24 hours for the Earth to complete one full rotation.

Front

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

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It takes about 365 days for the Earth to complete one full revolution around the Sun.