Rotation vs. Revolution

Rotation vs. Revolution

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Science

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is Rotation?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete. It causes day and night.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Revolution?

Back

Revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun, which takes about 365.25 days to complete. It causes the seasons.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does Rotation affect day and night?

Back

As the Earth rotates, different parts of the planet face the Sun or move away from it, creating daytime and nighttime.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does Revolution affect the seasons?

Back

As the Earth revolves around the Sun, the tilt of its axis causes different areas to receive varying amounts of sunlight, leading to the changing seasons.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What direction does the Earth rotate?

Back

The Earth rotates from west to east.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the duration of one complete rotation of the Earth?

Back

One complete rotation of the Earth takes approximately 24 hours.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the duration of one complete revolution of the Earth around the Sun?

Back

One complete revolution of the Earth around the Sun takes approximately 365.25 days.

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