Sun, Moon, Earth

Front

The movement of the Earth around the sun is called...

Back

Revolution

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

This is the imaginary line that goes through the Earth. (hint: the Earth spins on this)

Back

Axis

Front

This takes one year:

Back

Revolution

Front

The spinning of the Earth on its axis is called...

Back

Rotation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

This causes seasons to change:

Back

Revolution

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the term for the path the Earth takes around the sun?

Back

Orbit

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Front

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

Back

24 hours

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

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

Back

It causes the seasons to change.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the Earth to rotate once on its axis?

Back

Day

Front

What are the two poles of the Earth?

Back

North Pole and South Pole