Planet Earth Flashcards
0
Q
What is the pathway around the sun called?
A
Orbit
1
Q
Does earth move around the sun or the moon?
A
Around the sun
2
Q
What are the planets and their moons and other objects that orbit the sun called?
A
The solar system
3
Q
What is the sipped that the earth orbits the sun at?
A
30 km every second.
4
Q
How many days does it take for the earth to travel once around the sun?
A
About 365 days or 1 year
5
Q
What does Earth rotate on?
A
It’s axis
6
Q
How long does it take earth to make 1 full rotation?
A
24 hours
7
Q
Which direction is Earth facing if it’s day time?
A
Earth is facing the sun.
8
Q
What direction does the Earth rotate?
A
East to West.
