Question

Which terms describe the different movements of Earth? Check all that apply. rotation

1) rotation

2) revolution

3) tilted orbit

4) lunar cycle

5) elliptical orbit

Answer 1

1) rotation

2) revolution

5) elliptical orbit

Step-by-step explanation:

The Earth is not static, in fact it is constantly moving, and it is not just one type of movement but there's several of them. The Earth moves around the Sun in an elliptical orbit, resulting in the Earth being closer to the Sun in certain periods, and further away from it in the other periods. This movement of the Earth is called revolution. The Earth is also moving around its own axis, and this movement is called rotation. Periodically, the Earth tends to tilt from one side to the other side, and while this can not be seen during a human lifespan, it is very important movement of the Earth that affects numerous things on its surface.