Earth's Orbit and Rotation

Front

What does the Earth do around the sun?

Back

The Earth orbits around the sun.

Front

Which part of Earth is experiencing night?

Back

The part of Earth that is turned away from the sun is experiencing night.

Front

The path that the Earth follows is called its _______.

Back

orbit.

Front

Which of the following describes the path that the Earth takes around the Sun?

Back

orbit.

Front

Earth’s orbit around the sun is what causes seasons. True or False?

Back

True.

Front

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

Back

rotation.

Front

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

Back

About 24 hours.

Front

What is the term for the movement of the Earth around the Sun?

Back

revolution.

Front

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

Back

About 365 days.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.