U4T1: Rotation, Revolution and Gravity

Front

What happens to gravitational force as mass increases?

Back

Gravitational force increases.

Front

What is the movement of Earth that is completed in a year?

Back

Revolution.

Front

What do we call one half of the Earth?

Back

Hemisphere.

Front

In which hemisphere do we live?

Back

Northern hemisphere.

Front

Where is Peru located in terms of hemisphere?

Back

Southern hemisphere.

Front

What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis?

Back

Rotation.

Front

What is the effect of gravity on objects with more mass?

Back

Objects with more mass exert a stronger gravitational pull.

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 of one object around another.

Front

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

Back

Approximately 24 hours.

Front

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

Back

Orbit.