Revolve and Rotate

Front

What does ROTATION mean?

Back

To SPIN

Front

What causes night on Earth?

Back

The sun is on the other side of the Earth.

Front

How many days does it take the Earth to go around the sun?

Back

365 days

Front

Which movement of the Earth is described as spinning?

Back

Rotation

Front

What is the Earth's axis?

Back

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

Front

What does REVOLUTION mean?

Back

To go around something in a circular path.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

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

Front

What is an example of rotation in our solar system?

Back

The spinning of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is an example of revolution in our solar system?

Back

The Earth going around the sun.

Front

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

Back

24 hours.