Earth's Rotation

Front

What is the term for making a complete spin on an axis?

Back

Rotation

Front

What is the path an object takes as it revolves around another object in space?

Back

Orbit

Front

What do we call a natural satellite that orbits a planet?

Back

Moon

Front

How many hours does it take for Earth to make one complete rotation?

Back

24 hours

Front

What do we experience when we are on the part of the Earth where the Sun does not shine?

Back

Nighttime or darkness

Front

What is the axis in relation to Earth's rotation?

Back

An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole around which Earth rotates.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its axis.

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

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on time zones?

Back

Earth's rotation causes different parts of the world to experience daylight and darkness at different times, leading to the establishment of time zones.

Front

What is the significance of the 24-hour cycle?

Back

It defines the length of a day based on Earth's rotation.