The task in the image is to differentiate between
rotation and
revolution of the Earth. The worksheet provides examples and asks you to sort them into the appropriate categories: "Rotation" or "Revolution." Below, I will explain the solution step by step.
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Understanding Rotation vs. Revolution
1.
Rotation:
- Definition: The spinning of the Earth on its own axis.
- Duration: Approximately 24 hours.
- Effect: Causes day and night because different parts of the Earth face the Sun at different times.
2.
Revolution:
- Definition: The movement of the Earth around the Sun in an elliptical orbit.
- Duration: Approximately 365 days (one year).
- Effect: Causes the seasons due to the tilt of the Earth's axis.
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Sorting the Examples
The worksheet provides two examples that need to be sorted into the correct category:
#### Example 1: "When Earth spins on its axis"
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Explanation: This describes the spinning motion of the Earth on its axis, which is the definition of
rotation.
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Category:
Rotation
#### Example 2: "When Earth orbits the sun"
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Explanation: This describes the movement of the Earth around the Sun, which is the definition of
revolution.
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Category:
Revolution
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Filling Out the Worksheet
Based on the explanations above, the completed worksheet should look like this:
|
Rotation |
Revolution |
|---------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| When Earth spins on its axis | When Earth orbits the sun |
| Takes 24 hours | Takes 365 days |
| Causes day and night | Causes the seasons |
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Final Answer
The sorted examples are:
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Rotation: "When Earth spins on its axis," "Takes 24 hours," "Causes day and night."
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Revolution: "When Earth orbits the sun," "Takes 365 days," "Causes the seasons."
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{|c|c|}
\hline
\textbf{Rotation} & \textbf{Revolution} \\
\hline
\text{When Earth spins on its axis} & \text{When Earth orbits the sun} \\
\text{Takes 24 hours} & \text{Takes 365 days} \\
\text{Causes day and night} & \text{Causes the seasons} \\
\hline
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of rotation vs revolution worksheet.
