Earth's Rotation and Revolution

Front

How long does it take the Earth to make one complete rotation on its axis?

Back

One day.

Front

What causes the seasons?

Back

The Earth's revolution and tilted axis.

Front

What is the pathway the Earth takes around the Sun called?

Back

Orbit.

Front

What is the spinning movement of the Earth around its axis called?

Back

Rotation.

Front

How long does it take the Earth to make one full orbit around the Sun?

Back

One year.

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

An imaginary line that the Earth spins around.

Front

What is revolution in terms of Earth's movement?

Back

The movement of the Earth around the Sun.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis; revolution is the Earth's orbit around the Sun.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

The angle at which the Earth's axis is tilted, affecting seasons.

Front

What is an orbit?

Back

The curved path of the Earth as it moves around the Sun.