Earth's Rotation

Front

What direction does the sun rise in?

Back

East

Front

What does the Earth's rotation represent in terms of time?

Back

1 day/24 hours

Front

What happens to shadows when the sun gets lower in the sky?

Back

Shadows get longer.

Front

What is the term for the Earth's movement around the sun?

Back

Revolution

Front

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

Back

1 year/365 days

Front

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

Back

It causes day and night.

Front

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

Back

Rotation

Front

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

Back

24 hours

Front

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

Back

Axis

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis; revolution is the movement of the Earth around the sun.