Rotation and Revolution of the Earth

Front

What is the motion of the Earth that causes the Sun to appear to move in the sky?

Back

The motion of the Earth.

Front

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

Back

24 hours.

Front

What is the term for the nearly circular orbit of the Earth around the Sun?

Back

Revolution.

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the North Pole is tilted toward the Sun?

Back

Summer in the Northern Hemisphere and winter in the Southern Hemisphere.

Front

How long does it take for the Moon to go through all its phases?

Back

One month.

Front

What is rotation in the context of Earth?

Back

The spinning of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is revolution in the context of Earth?

Back

The movement of the Earth around the Sun in an orbit.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis responsible for?

Back

The changing seasons.

Front

How many degrees is the Earth's axis tilted?

Back

Approximately 23.5 degrees.