Rotation/ Revolution flashcard

Front

What is the movement of the Earth around the sun called?

Back

Revolution

Front

What causes Earth's seasons?

Back

Earth's tilt on its axis.

Front

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

Back

24 hours.

Front

What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis?

Back

Rotation

Front

What phenomenon causes day and night?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of the Earth around the sun.

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

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

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect the seasons?

Back

The tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

What is the Earth's orbit?

Back

The path the Earth takes as it revolves around the sun.

Front

What is one effect of the Earth's rotation?

Back

The cycle of day and night.