Movement of Earth in Space

Front

What causes different parts of Earth to experience day and night?

Back

Earth rotates on its axis, causing different parts of Earth to experience day and night.

Front

Define the term 'orbit'.

Back

The path an object takes around another object.

Front

Which phenomenon causes the stars to appear to move across the night sky?

Back

The Earth's rotation.

Front

What is the relationship between the Earth's tilt and the seasons?

Back

The tilt of the Earth causes different seasons as it orbits the Sun.

Front

When it's summer in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Winter.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on the Sun's position in the sky?

Back

It causes the Sun to appear to move across the sky during the day.

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.

Front

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

Back

Approximately 24 hours.

Front

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

Back

Approximately 365.25 days.

Front

What is the significance of the equator in relation to Earth's rotation?

Back

The equator is the imaginary line that divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and is the widest part of Earth.