Earths Rotation and Revolution

Front

What does the Earth orbit around?

Back

The Earth orbits around the sun.

Front

In summer, which direction is the Earth's axis pointed?

Back

The Earth's axis is pointed towards the sun.

Front

How long does one complete rotation of the Earth take?

Back

One complete rotation of the Earth takes about 24 hours.

Front

What is the Earth's axis?

Back

The Earth's axis is an imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Front

What season is experienced in the Southern Hemisphere during December?

Back

Summer.

Front

What is revolution in terms of Earth's movement?

Back

Revolution is the movement of the Earth around the sun in an orbit.

Front

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

Back

It takes about 365.25 days for the Earth to complete one revolution around the sun.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its 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

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.