Rotation And Revolution Flashcards

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How long does it take for earth to rotation on its axis?

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24 hours

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What is rotation?

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When the earth spins on its axis

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How many days are in a year?

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365.25

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What is revolution ?

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When the earth goes around the sun once

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Day

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24

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Equator

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A Imaginary line the circle the earth

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Nighttime

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The occurs when our part of the earth is facing

Away from the sun

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Axis

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The imaginary line the earth rotates on

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Tilt

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Earths axis is tilted on 23.5 angle

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