Earth's Rotation and Revolution

Front

What divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Back

The equator.

Front

Which hemisphere is experiencing summer when the Northern Hemisphere is in winter?

Back

The Southern Hemisphere.

Front

What is the movement of an object around another object called?

Back

Revolution.

Front

How long does Earth's rotation last?

Back

24 hours.

Front

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

Back

Rotation.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth.

Front

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

Back

It causes different seasons in each hemisphere.

Front

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

Back

Orbit.

Front

How long does it take for Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

Back

Approximately 365.25 days.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis; revolution is the movement around the Sun.