Earth's Rotation and Revolution

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Earth's rotation?
Back
The spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Earth's revolution?
Back
The movement of the Earth around the Sun, which takes about 365 days to complete.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
NGSS.MS-ESS1-2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How long does it take for the Earth to rotate once on its axis?
Back
24 hours.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes day and night on Earth?
Back
Day and night are caused by the Earth's rotation.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes the seasons on Earth?
Back
The seasons are caused by the Earth's revolution around the Sun and the tilt of its axis.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?
Back
The angle at which the Earth is tilted in relation to its orbit around the Sun, approximately 23.5 degrees.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What season is experienced in the Northern Hemisphere during December?
Back
Winter.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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