Rotation vs. Orbit

Front

What direction does the Sun appear to rise in?

Back

East

Front

What direction does the Sun appear to set in?

Back

West

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

Earth's rotation on its axis.

Front

What is the imaginary line that intersects the Earth through both the North and South Poles called?

Back

Axis

Front

What term describes the motion of the Earth around the Sun?

Back

Orbit

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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Front

What term describes the spinning motion of the Earth on its axis?

Back

Rotation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

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

Back

Approximately 24 hours.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun?

Back

Approximately 365.25 days.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on the appearance of the sky?

Back

It causes the apparent movement of the Sun and stars across the sky.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the significance of the Earth's axis tilt?

Back

It causes the seasons.

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