Universe Cycle - Solar System (3)
Pre Lab 

HOW DOES OUR EARTH MOVE?

revolve = to orbit a central point
rotate = to turn or spin on an axis


1. What is an axis? 

2. The Earth ________________ around the Sun.

3. The Earth ________ on its axis.

4. Does the Earth rotate and revolve at the same time? Does the axis of the Earth move?
    Explain your answer.
 
 

5. Describe and compare the orbits of all of the planets around the Sun.
 
 

 

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