The Earth is spherical and ancient, constantly changing over time. It orbits the sun in 365 days, while spinning on its axis every 24 hours, causing the cycle of day and night. The moon also orbits the Earth and is visible when illuminated by the sun. Review questions test that the Earth revolves around the sun in one year and rotates around its axis every 24 hours.

1. The Earth Moves By: Leyla Fernández

2. The Earth is shaped like a ball The Earth is very old, it is always changing even though you can`t see the changes. The moon moves around Earth and is visible when the sun shines on it.

3. As you know, the Earth moves around the sun. It takes one year ( 365 days ) for Earth to travel around the sun.

4. But the Earth also moves another way……it spins or turns around its own axis for 24 hours. As Earth spins, part of it is toward the sun…It is DAY. When this part of the Earth moves away from the sun….. it is NIGHT. This movement Is called ROTATION