Earth's Rotation and Orbital Motion

Front

What force pulls Earth around the Sun?

Back

Gravity

Front

What is the invisible line that passes through the North Pole and South Pole called?

Back

Earth's axis

Front

What direction do objects in the sky appear to move due to Earth's rotation?

Back

East to west

Front

Does Earth's rotation create day and night?

Back

True

Front

What is the path an object follows as it moves around another object called?

Back

Orbit

Front

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

Back

Rotation

Front

What is the term for the movement of Earth around the Sun?

Back

Revolution

Front

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

Back

24 hours

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun

Front

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

Back

It creates time zones.