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Movement in Space
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the imaginary line that passes through the Earth's center? | axis |
| What is the the path one object takes around another? | orbit |
| What does is mean to move in a circular path? | revolve |
| What does it mean to turn around on an axis? | rotate |
| How many days does it take for the Earth to revolve around the sun? (not leap year) | 365 days |
| How many days are in a leap year? | 366 days |
| How long does it take the Earth to rotate on its axis? | 24 hours |
| How long does it take the moon to revolve around the Earth? | 29 days |