5.8C Earth's Rotation

Front

What is Earth's axis?

Back

An imaginary line through the poles of Earth.

Front

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

Back

24 hours.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, while revolution is the orbit of Earth around the Sun.

Front

How many hours are there between one sunrise and the next?

Back

24 hours.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on the Sun's position in the sky?

Back

It causes the Sun to appear to rise in the east and set in the west.

Front

If one second equals one hour, how should a student model one day/night cycle on Earth?

Back

Rotate the baseball one time in 24 seconds.

Front

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

Back

Orbit.

Front

Which point on Earth experiences sunset when illuminated by the Sun?

Back

The point that is rotating away from the Sun.

Front

What is the duration of one complete rotation of Earth?

Back

24 hours.