Rotation and Revolution

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its axis causes day and night.

Front

What degree is the Earth tilted?

Back

The Earth is tilted at an angle of 23.5 degrees.

Front

Why do globes lean sideways?

Back

Globes lean sideways to demonstrate the tilt of Earth's axis.

Front

How long does it take for Earth to rotate on its axis one time?

Back

It takes 24 hours for Earth to complete one rotation.

Front

How long does it take for Earth to revolve around the sun?

Back

Earth revolves around the sun every 365.25 days.

Front

What is rotation?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of an object around its own axis.

Front

What is revolution?

Back

Revolution is the movement of one object around another object in an orbit.

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

The axis of the Earth is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Front

What effect does the tilt of the Earth have on seasons?

Back

The tilt of the Earth causes different seasons as it revolves around the sun.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is spinning on an axis, while revolution is moving around another object.