Earth's Rotation

Front

What is the 24 hour period marked by darkness and light as Earth rotates on its axis?

Back

Day/Night Cycle

Front

Which part of Earth is experiencing night when it is daytime in another part?

Back

The part opposite to where the sun is shining.

Front

What makes the Sun appear to move across the sky?

Back

Earth's Rotation

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

Back

Axis

Front

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

Back

Rotation

Front

How long does it take for Earth to complete one full rotation?

Back

24 hours

Front

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

Back

It creates day and night.

Front

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

Back

Equator

Front

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

Back

Seasons and varying sunlight.