Rotation and Revolution

Front

What does ROTATION mean?

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To SPIN

Front

Spinning of the Earth on its axis is called...

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rotation

Front

The EARTH REVOLVES around the:

Back

Sun

Front

What motion of the Earth takes 365 days?

Back

Revolution

Front

The Earth spins on a tilted angle called a (an)

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Axis

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is spinning on an axis; revolution is orbiting around another object.

Front

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

Back

Approximately 24 hours.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the path called that the Earth takes around the Sun?

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Orbit.

Front

How many days does it take for the Earth to revolve around the Sun?

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365 days.