Rotation vs. Revolution (4/5)

The line that passes through the center of the Earth vertically (up and down) is called

• the axis

• the equator

When an object spins on it's axis that is called

• rotation

• revolution

Due to the Earth's rotation, we experience

• seasons

• day and night

What would you call this location where you can see light and feel the heat of the sun?

• day

• night

What would you call the location where you can't see the sun or feel it's heat?

• day

• night

How many hours does it take the Earth to do one complete rotation?

• 365 days

• 24 hours

When the Earth orbits the sun it is called? 

Re-watch if you need to - don't guess!

• revolution

• rotation

How long does it take the Earth to completely orbit the Sun?

• 24 hours

• 365.25 days or one year

Looking at the diagram, which one is responsible for taking a year to complete? Rotation or revolution?

• Revolution

• Rotation