Rotation and Revolution Flashcard

Front

What causes the change in the length of shadows during the day?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

Why does the North Star appear to stay in the same position in the sky?

Back

It is located directly above the Earth's axis of rotation.

Front

What happens to the visibility of stars in the night sky during different seasons?

Back

Different stars are visible in different seasons.

Front

When is a shadow the longest?

Back

In the morning and the evening.

Front

What pattern do shadows follow as the seasons change from summer to winter?

Back

Shadows become longer.

Front

What is rotation in the context of Earth?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours.

Front

What is revolution in the context of Earth?

Back

Revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun, which takes about 365 days.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect seasons?

Back

The tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

What is the significance of the Earth's axis?

Back

The Earth's axis is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which the Earth rotates.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation refers to the Earth's spin on its axis, while revolution refers to the Earth's orbit around the Sun.