Earth's Rotation 5th Grade

Front

What is the southernmost point on Earth?

Back

South Pole

Front

What is a natural satellite that orbits a planet?

Back

Moon

Front

What is the imaginary line that a sphere rotates around?

Back

Axis

Front

True or False: Everyone on Earth experiences night at the same time.

Back

False

Front

What is the term for Earth's motion around the Sun that takes 1 year or 365 days?

Back

Revolution

Front

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

Back

Rotation

Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on day and night?

Back

It causes day and night by rotating the Earth in relation to the Sun.

Front

What is the term for the path Earth takes as it revolves around the Sun?

Back

Orbit

Front

How long does it take for Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

Back

24 hours

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis; revolution is the movement of Earth around the Sun.