Earth's Rotation and Revolution

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Objective

I can compare and contrast Earth's rotation and revolution, explaining their different effects.

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Explain the difference between Earth's rotation and Earth's revolution.

2

What causes day and night on Earth? A) Earth's revolution B) Earth's rotation C) The sun's movement D) The moon's orbit

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

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What effect does Earth's rotation have on our daily lives? What movement of the Earth causes the change in seasons?

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