Cycle Day And Night Flashcards
1
Q
What is earths rotation
A
The planet spins on an axis that passes through its poles.
Earth turns on itself
This movement takes 24 hours taking place from west to east
This is what causes day and night
2
Q
What is the angle formed by?
A
The angle formed by its axis of rotation and an imaginary axis that runs perpendicular to its orbit
3
Q
What is the degree of the angle
A
Approximately 23 degrees
