Rotation and Revolution of the Planets

What is a planets rotation?

• The time it takes for a planet to spin on its axis
• The time it takes for a planet to go around the sun

What is a planets revolution?

• The time it takes for a planet to spin on its axis
• The time it takes for a planet to go around the sun

What is the rotation period for Earth?

• 1 day
• 365 1/4 days (1 year)

Which planet has the longest rotation period?

• Jupiter
• Venus
• Uranus
• Mercury

Which planet has the shortest rotation period?

• Earth
• Saturn
• Neptune
• Jupiter

Which planets have a longer rotation period than Earth? Check all that apply.

• Mercury
• Venus
• Mars
• Jupiter
• Saturn

Which planets have a shorter rotation period than Earth? Check all that apply.

• Jupiter
• Saturn
• Uranus
• Neptune
• Mercury

What trend do you see between the distance from the sun and rotation period?

• The closer you are the shorter the rotation period.
• The closer you are the faster the rotation period.
• The farther you are the shorter the rotation period.
• The farther you are the slower the rotation period.

What is the revolution period for Earth?

• 1 day
• 365 1/4 days (1 year)

Which planet has the longest revolution period?

• Venus
• Neptune
• Uranus
• Mercury