Rotation and Revolution

Front

What does the Earth revolve around?

Back

The Earth revolves around the Sun.

Front

Why do globes lean sideways?

Back

To demonstrate the tilt of Earth's axis.

Front

What is the invisible line that passes through the North Pole and the South Pole called?

Back

Earth's axis.

Front

What is the spinning of the Earth on its axis called?

Back

Rotation.

Front

What is another name for 'Fall'?

Back

Autumnal Equinox.

Front

What is revolution in terms of Earth?

Back

The movement of the Earth around the Sun in a year.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

The angle at which the Earth is tilted from vertical, approximately 23.5 degrees.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis; revolution is the orbit of the Earth around the Sun.

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is an equinox?

Back

A time when day and night are of equal length, occurring in spring and fall.