8 Questions
The spinning of the Earth is called ______. It takes the Earth about 24 hours, or one day, to make one complete rotation.
rotation
The moving of the Earth around the sun is called a ______. It takes 365 days, or one year, for the Earth to make one full revolution around the sun.
revolution
Earth is the ______ planet from the sun in our Solar System.
third
Earth ______ around the sun.
orbits
Earth spins on its ______. That is why we have daytime and nighttime.
axis
The Earth is the ______ largest planet in the Solar System.
fifth
Earth is the only planet in our solar system known to support ______ because it has lots of oxygen and water that living creatures need to survive.
life
The ______ is a cold and dusty ball of rock.
moon
Study Notes
Earth's Rotation and Revolution
- The spinning of the Earth is called rotation, which takes approximately 24 hours to complete.
- The moving of the Earth around the sun is called a revolution, which takes 365 days to complete.
Earth's Position in the Solar System
- Earth is the third planet from the sun in our Solar System.
- Earth orbits around the sun.
Earth's Characteristics
- Earth spins on its axis, resulting in daytime and nighttime cycles.
- Earth is the fifth largest planet in the Solar System.
- Earth is the only planet in our solar system known to support life, due to its abundance of oxygen and water.
Earth's Description
- The Earth is not a cold and dusty ball of rock.
Test your knowledge on the rotation and revolution of the Earth, its orbit around the sun, and its position in the Solar System. Learn about the Earth's spinning on its axis and how it affects our day and night cycles.
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