Revolve and Rotate

Front

What causes a year on Earth?

Back

Revolution

Front

What happens during sunset?

Back

We begin to turn away from the sun (rotation).

Front

Another word for rotate is _____________.

Back

spin

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to rotate one time?

Back

24 hours

Front

Why do we have night?

Back

Because the sun is on the other side of the Earth.

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 the Earth spins around.

Front

How many times does the Earth rotate in a day?

Back

Once.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's rotation on day and night?

Back

It causes day and night as different parts of the Earth face the sun.

Front

What is a revolution in terms of the Earth?

Back

The Earth's orbit around the sun, taking about 365 days.