The Inner Planets: Rotation and Revolution

The video explains the concept of revolutions and rotations using the Ferris wheel as an analogy. It details how Earth takes 365 days to revolve around the Sun and 24 hours to rotate on its axis. The video also compares the revolution and rotation times of other planets like Mars, Mercury, and Venus.

What is the term used to describe a complete spin around a central point?

• Rotation

• Orbit

• Cycle

• Revolution

How many days does it take for Mars to orbit the Sun?

• 59 days

• 243 days

• 365 days

• 687 days

How long does it take for the Earth to rotate once on its axis?

• 243 days

• 365 days

• 24 hours

• 59 days

Which planet takes about 59 Earth days to complete a rotation on its axis?

• Venus

• Mars

• Earth

• Mercury

How many Earth days does Venus take to complete one rotation?

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 59 days

• 243 days