Rotation and Revolution Review

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What does ROTATION mean?

Back

To SPIN

Front

What motion of the Earth takes 365 days?

Back

Revolution

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Front

What causes day and night?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its axis.

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What is the tilted angle on which the Earth spins called?

Back

Axis

Front

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

Back

Approximately 24 hours.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of Earth around the Sun.

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What is the effect of Earth's tilt on seasons?

Back

The tilt of the Earth causes different seasons as it orbits the Sun.

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What is the term for the path Earth takes around the Sun?

Back

Orbit.

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How does the rotation of the Earth affect time zones?

Back

The rotation causes different parts of the Earth to experience daylight and darkness at different times, leading to the establishment of time zones.

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What is the approximate angle of Earth's axial tilt?

Back

About 23.5 degrees.

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