Earth Sun Moon System

Front

What causes the change within every twenty-four hours from day to night on Earth?

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Earth’s rotation on its axis.

Front

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

Back

Revolution.

Front

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

Back

365 days.

Front

What is the result of Earth’s rotation?

Back

All parts of Earth experience periods of daylight and darkness.

Front

Why do we have more hours of sunlight in Texas during the summer months?

Back

More direct sunlight is shining on the northern hemisphere then.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth’s axis responsible for?

Back

Seasons on Earth.

Front

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

Back

Rotation.

Front

How long does one complete rotation of the Earth take?

Back

24 hours.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

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

Front

What phenomenon occurs due to the Earth’s revolution around the Sun?

Back

The changing of seasons.