Earth's Rotation

Front

What is the order of size for the Earth, Sun, and Moon from largest to smallest?

Back

Sun, Earth, Moon

Front

How do the Sun, Earth, and Moon orbit each other?

Back

Earth orbits Sun; Moon orbits Earth

Front

What do we call any natural or artificial object that orbits another?

Back

Satellite

Front

Why is there no erosion on the Moon?

Back

There is no wind or water to move around material.

Front

Is the Moon larger or smaller than Earth?

Back

Smaller

Front

What is Earth's rotation?

Back

The spinning of Earth on its axis.

Front

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

Back

Approximately 24 hours.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's tilt on seasons?

Back

It causes different seasons as Earth orbits the Sun.