Planetary Motion and Seasons

Front

What is the spinning motion of a planet on its axis called?

Back

Rotation

Front

Define orbit in the context of planetary motion.

Back

The curved path of a celestial object as it revolves around another object in space.

Front

What is revolution in terms of planetary motion?

Back

The movement of a planet around the sun in a defined path.

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun.

Front

What is the term for the imaginary line that a planet spins around?

Back

Axis

Front

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

Back

Approximately 24 hours.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of a planet on its axis, while revolution is the movement of a planet around the sun.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's tilt on seasonal changes?

Back

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

Front

What is a satellite in the context of orbits?

Back

An object that orbits a planet.

Front

What is the term for the path that a celestial body follows around another body?

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Orbit