earth's rotation and revolution

Front

It takes_________ hours for earth to do a complete spin on the axis

Back

24

Front

The sun appears to rise in the ________ and set in the __________.

Back

east, west

Front

The spinning of an object on an axis is called __________.

Back

rotation

Front

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

Back

once every 24 hours

Front

The path one object in space takes around another is called __________.

Back

orbit

Front

What is the term for the movement of Earth around the Sun?

Back

revolution

Front

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

Back

365 days

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

Earth's rotation on its axis.

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

About 23.5 degrees.