6 Questions
What is the difference between revolving and rotating?
Revolving means to go around, rotating means to spin
What causes day and night on Earth?
The Earth's rotation on its axis
In which direction does the Earth rotate?
Counter-clockwise
What causes the seasons on Earth?
The tilt of the Earth's axis and its revolution around the Sun
Which of the following describes the length of days in summer vs winter?
Summer days are longer than winter days
What does the text describe as happening at the poles in summer and winter?
The poles experience constant day for 6 months and constant night for 6 months
Learn the distinction between "rotate" and "revolve" with examples. Understand how rotation and revolution shape phenomena like day and night, as well as seasons on Earth.
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