Revolve and Rotate

Front

What is the imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole called?

Back

Axis

Front

What is the term for the movement of the Earth around the Sun that takes one year?

Back

Revolution

Front

What causes a year on Earth?

Back

Revolution

Front

What is another word for rotate?

Back

Spin

Front

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

Back

About 24 hours

Front

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

Back

Rotation

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.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on seasons?

Back

The tilt of the Earth causes different seasons as it revolves around the Sun.

Front

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

Back

Orbit

Front

How many degrees does the Earth rotate in one hour?

Back

15 degrees