Earth Rotation &Revolution

Front

When the Earth spins it is called a ....

Back

rotation

Front

When the Earth rotates, it does this on its ___________. It is an imaginary line that goes through the North and South Poles.

Back

axis

Front

1 day = ____ hours

Back

24

Front

When the Earth goes around the Sun, this is called a _____.

Back

revolution

Front

1 year = _____ days

Back

365

Front

What is the term for the path the Earth takes around the Sun?

Back

orbit

Front

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

Back

24 hours

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's rotation on day and night?

Back

It causes day and night to occur as different parts of the Earth face the Sun.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the Earth's orbit around the Sun.

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis as it revolves around the Sun.