Earth's Rotation

Front

What is the term for making a complete spin on an axis?

Back

Rotation

Front

What is the star at the center of the solar system that supplies heat and light to Earth?

Back

Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the path an object takes as it revolves around another object in space?

Back

Orbit

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

What do we call a natural satellite that orbits a planet?

Back

Moon

Front

What is the imaginary line around which a sphere rotates?

Back

Axis

Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on day and night?

Back

The rotation of Earth causes day and night as different parts of the Earth face the Sun and then move away from it.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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 an object on its axis, while revolution is the movement of one object around another.

Front

What is the tilt of Earth's axis and how does it affect seasons?

Back

Earth's axis is tilted at about 23.5 degrees, which causes different seasons as different parts of Earth receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the term for the circular path that planets take around the Sun?

Back

Orbit

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4