Review of Earth and Moon Patterns

Front

About how long does it take the Moon to complete its cycle?

Back

around 1 month

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to rotate on its axis?

Back

24 hours

Front

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

Back

one year

Front

What term describes the motion of the planets around the sun?

Back

revolution

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The revolution of the Earth around the Sun.

Front

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

Back

rotation

Front

How long does it take for the Moon to rotate once on its axis?

Back

about 27.3 days

Front

What is the shape of the Earth's orbit around the Sun?

Back

elliptical

Front

What phenomenon occurs due to the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

seasons

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.