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Earth's Rotation and Revolution

Earth's Rotation and Revolution

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Flashcard

Science

6th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes day and night cycles?

Back

Earth's rotation causes day and night cycles as it spins on its axis, allowing different parts of the planet to face the sun at different times.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Earth does a complete revolution every _________.

Back

Earth completes a revolution around the sun every 365 days.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many moons does Earth have?

Back

Earth has 1 moon.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many times does Earth rotate in one year?

Back

Earth rotates 365 times in one year.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many weeks are in a revolution?

Back

There are 52 weeks in a revolution (one year).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Earth's axis?

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

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

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