earth's rotation and revolution

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What causes Earth to experience a year?

Back

The Earth's revolution around the Sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What are the four different times during the year with different types of weather called?

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Seasons.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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How many hours does it take for Earth to do a complete spin on its axis?

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24 hours.

Front

In our solar system, what goes around the Sun?

Back

Earth and the other planets.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Front

What is the spinning of an object on an axis called?

Back

Rotation.

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What is the term for the path an object takes as it moves around another object in space?

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Orbit.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of an object on its axis, while revolution is the movement of one object around another.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

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

Front

What phenomenon causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its axis.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What are the two main motions of Earth?

Back

Rotation and revolution.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1