Earth's Motions

Front

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

Back

Rotation

Front

How many times does the Earth rotate in one year?

Back

365

Front

What is another word for rotate?

Back

Spin

Front

What does revolution describe?

Back

The Earth orbiting the Sun

Front

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

Back

24 hours

Front

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

Back

Orbit

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the Earth's orbit around the Sun.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the term for the Earth's yearly journey around the Sun?

Back

Revolution