Rotation and Revolution worksheet

Define rotation Define Revolution Match the terms with their correct definition. Axis Imaginary straight line that runs through the Earth’s North and South Pole. Axial tilt The angle between rotational axis passing through north – south poles and the line perpendicular to its orbital plane Solar day The period of time during which the Earth completes one rotation with respect to the sun Sidereal day The period of time during which the Earth completes one rotation with respect to any star Insolation Incoming solar radiation Circle of illumination imaginary zone which separates light from darkness and day from night. Orbit The path along which Earth travels around the Sun. This path is elliptical. What is the direction of earth's rotation North to South West to East East to West South to North Observe the pictures and tag the correct effect caused by rotation. Occurence of Day and Night Time Zones Coriolis effect Occurence of tides Sort the information to the correct category Solstice June 21st December 22nd Direct sun rays over the Tropics (Cancer / Capricorn) Mid night sun in the North / South polar region Equinox March 21st September 22nd Direct sunrays over the Equator Equal day and night hours in both the hemispheres Name the position of earth at points 1 and 2 Perihelion Aphelion