Rotation and Revolution

Front

What is the motion of the Moon around the Earth called?

Back

Revolution

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

Earth's rotation on its axis.

Front

What does the term 'rotation' mean?

Back

To SPIN.

Front

What does the term 'revolution' mean?

Back

To ORBIT or GO AROUND.

Front

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

Back

365 days.

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

An imaginary line that the Earth spins around.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is spinning on an axis; revolution is orbiting around another object.

Front

What is one effect of the Earth's tilt during its revolution?

Back

The changing seasons.

Front

What is the term for the circular path an object takes around another object?

Back

Orbit.

Front

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

Back

24 hours.