U3L1 How do the Sun, Earth, and Moon Differ?

Front

What is the path of one object in space around another object?

Back

orbit

Front

Why does the Sun appear to rise in the East?

Back

Due to the way the Earth spins (rotates) on its axis.

Front

Does any object with mass have gravity?

Back

True

Front

How many hours does it take for Earth to rotate once on its axis?

Back

24 hours

Front

What is primarily responsible for the creation of seasons on Earth?

Back

The axial tilt of the Earth.

Front

What is the term for the spinning of an object around its own axis?

Back

Rotation

Front

What is the term for the movement of an object around another object in space?

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the imaginary line that an object spins around called?

Back

Axis

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the relationship between the Earth and the Sun that affects temperature and light?

Back

The distance and angle of sunlight due to Earth's axial tilt.