Rotation vs Revolution

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of an object around its own axis, while revolution is the movement of an object around another object.

Front

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

Back

Rotation

Front

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

Back

24 hours

Front

What is the term for the movement of the Earth around the Sun?

Back

Revolution

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

Back

365 days

Front

True or False: The Earth rotates and revolves at the same time.

Back

True

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which the Earth rotates.

Front

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

Back

The rotation of the Earth causes day and night as different parts of the Earth face the Sun.

Front

What is the significance of the Earth's revolution?

Back

The revolution of the Earth around the Sun is responsible for the changing seasons.

Front

What is a simple way to remember the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is like spinning a top, while revolution is like walking around a track.