Rotation vs Revolution

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

Rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the motion of a planet around the sun called?

Back

Revolution.

Front

What is the imaginary line that runs through the North and South Poles?

Back

Axis.

Front

What is the term for the Earth's movement around the sun?

Back

Revolution.

Front

Do planets revolve around the sun?

Back

Yes, planets revolve around the sun.

Front

What is the term for the spinning motion of the Earth?

Back

Rotation.

Front

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

Back

Approximately 24 hours.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the sun?

Back

Approximately 365.25 days.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

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

Front

What effect does the Earth's rotation have on our daily lives?

Back

It causes the cycle of day and night.