Earth's Movement 4th Grade

Front

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

Back

24 hours

Front

What causes the apparent motion of the Sun in the sky?

Back

The motion of the Earth.

Front

What does the right side of an illustration of Earth’s rotation typically represent?

Back

Night.

Front

In which direction does the Sun appear to move across the sky?

Back

East to west.

Front

What phenomenon is created by the Earth's rotation on its axis?

Back

Day and night.

Front

What is the term for the path the Earth takes around the Sun?

Back

Orbit.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to orbit the Sun?

Back

365 days.

Front

What are the four main seasons caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter.

Front

What is the imaginary line that the Earth rotates around called?

Back

Axis.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on the seasons?

Back

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