Rotation/ Revolution flashcard

Front

What does the Earth revolve around?

Back

The Earth revolves around the Sun.

Front

What is one full orbit of an object around another object called?

Back

Revolution.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

Rotation.

Front

What is one cause of Earth's seasons?

Back

Earth's tilt on its axis.

Front

What movement of the Earth causes the seasons to change?

Back

Revolution.

Front

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

Back

Rotation.

Front

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

Back

Approximately 24 hours.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of an object on its axis, while revolution is the movement of one object around another.

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect the seasons?

Back

The tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.