Planetary Motion and Seasons

Planetary Motion and Seasons

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Science

11th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Rotation

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is revolution in terms of planetary motion?

Back

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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Axis

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Approximately 24 hours.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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.

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