Earth's Rotation 5th Grade

Front

If Earth rotated at a greater speed on its axis, the days would be longer.

Back

False

Front

An imaginary line that a sphere rotates around is called what?

Back

Axis

Front

What is the term for Earth's motion around the Sun that takes 1 year or 365 days?

Back

Revolution

Front

Shadows move because the Earth rotates around the Sun. True or False?

Back

True

Front

What is the path an object takes as it revolves around another object in space?

Back

Orbit

Front

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

Back

Rotation

Front

How long does it take for Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

Back

24 hours

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis; revolution is the movement of Earth around the Sun.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's tilt on its axis?

Back

It causes the seasons.