Earth's Rotation

Front

What is the line that goes through the middle of an object around which the object rotates?

Back

Axis

Front

What does it mean to spin in place on an axis?

Back

Rotate

Front

Which part of Earth is experiencing night when it rotates?

Back

The part opposite to the sun.

Front

Where does the sun appear to rise and set?

Back

The sun appears to rise in the east and set in the west.

Front

What is an optical illusion of movement called?

Back

Apparent motion.

Front

What is the term for the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Back

Equator.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on day and night?

Back

It causes day and night by rotating the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?

Back

24 hours.

Front

What is the name of the pole located at the top of the Earth?

Back

North Pole.

Front

What is the opposite pole located at the bottom of the Earth called?

Back

South Pole.