The Earth In The Solar System

Question 1

TIME ZONES

Answer 1

Are imaginary vertical strips on the Earth’s sphere of 15° longitude each. There are 24 time zones and each strip is equal to one hour.

Question 2

SATELLITES

Answer 2

Are smaller than the planets. Is rotate about themselves and around some planets.

Question 3

ROTATION

Answer 3

Is the movement the Earth makes as it turns on it axis. One rotation takes 24 hours and causes day and night.

Question 4

REVOLUTION

Answer 4

Is the movement the Earth around the Sun. It takes 365 days and 6 hours and causes the seasons.