Day and Night Cycle

Front

What is the term for the period of 24 hours it takes Earth to make one complete spin on its axis?

Back

Rotation

Front

What is the result of the Earth’s rotation?

Back

Day and Night

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to revolve around the Sun?

Back

1 year

Front

What do we call the period during Earth's rotation when it faces away from the Sun?

Back

Night

Front

What is the movement of the Earth around the Sun called?

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the term for the time when the Sun is shining on a part of the Earth?

Back

Day

Front

What causes the change from day to night?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the imaginary line that the Earth spins around called?

Back

Axis

Front

What happens to the temperature during the night?

Back

It usually gets cooler.

Front

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

Back

It causes different seasons as the Earth revolves around the Sun.