Day and Night Cycle

Front

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

Back

Rotation

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to orbit the Sun?

Back

1 year

Front

What is the result of the Earth’s rotation?

Back

Day and Night

Front

What do we call the period during rotation when Earth is facing the Sun?

Back

Day

Front

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

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the opposite of day?

Back

Night

Front

What causes the change from day to night?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the term for the path Earth takes around the Sun?

Back

Orbit

Front

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

Back

It causes different seasons as the Earth orbits the Sun.

Front

What do we call the time when the Sun is not visible in the sky?

Back

Night