Earth, Sun, Moon & Stars

Front

The turning or spin of Earth on its axis.

Hint: This is what causes day and night on Earth.

Back

Rotation

Front

What is the result of the Earth’s rotation?

Hint: Think about what changes as the Earth spins on its axis every 24 hours.

Back

Day and Night

Front

What is the name of the imaginary line that the Earth rotates on? This line runs through the North and South Poles and is not visible, but it is crucial for Earth's rotation.

Back

axis

Front

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

Hint: Think about how long it takes for day and night to occur on Earth.

Back

24 hours/1 day

Front

The Earth revolves around the Sun every...

Hint: Think about how long it takes for the seasons to complete a full cycle.

Back

year

Front

The Sun moves around the Earth and the Earth stays still.

Back

False

Front

As the Earth rotates, the part of the Earth facing away from the sun has ________.

Hint: Think about what happens when the sun is not visible in the sky from your location.

Back

darkness (night)

Front

Earth is tilted on its _______.
Hint: This is an imaginary line around which the Earth rotates, running from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Back

axis

Front

In this picture, the earth is _______ around the sun. Hint: Think about the movement of the Earth as it travels in a path around the Sun, not spinning on its own axis.

Back

revolving

Front

If the last full moon was on April 4th, when can you expect to see the next full moon? A full moon occurs about every 29.5 days.

Back

May 4th