Earth's Rotation and Revolution

Front

What direction does the Sun appear to move across the sky?

Back

East to west.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's rotation on its axis?

Back

It causes the Sun to appear in different positions in the sky throughout the day.

Front

What are the cycles of Earth's rotation responsible for?

Back

They cause day and night.

Front

What happens to the shadows of objects as the Sun moves across the sky?

Back

The shadows change in size and position.

Front

What is Earth's rotation?

Back

The spinning of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is Earth's revolution?

Back

The movement of the Earth around the Sun in an orbit.

Front

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

Back

Approximately 24 hours.

Front

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

Back

Approximately 365 days.

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

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