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The document discusses the rotation and revolution of the Earth and its effects. It provides information on how the Earth's movement around the sun causes seasons and affects the length of day and night in different parts of the world. It also discusses the tilt of the Earth's axis and how it influences the amount of sunlight different areas receive.

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Q4 - G7 - W5 - Rotation and Revolution of The Earth and Its Effects

The document discusses the rotation and revolution of the Earth and its effects. It provides information on how the Earth's movement around the sun causes seasons and affects the length of day and night in different parts of the world. It also discusses the tilt of the Earth's axis and how it influences the amount of sunlight different areas receive.

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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
National Capital Region
DIVISION OF CITY SCHOOLS-MANILA
Manila Education Center Arroceros Forest
Park
Antonio J. Villegas St., Ermita, Manila

Rotation and Revolution


of
The Earth and its Effects

Quarter 4 Week 5 Module 5


Recall the position of SUN, EARTH and MOON.

ACTIVITY. Perform the activity about the position of our Sun, Earth and Moon.

Materials:

5 single hole
fastener
Pair of scissors
Crayons
Pencil
Ruler

Procedure:

1. Color the three heavenly bodies Sun, Earth and Moon using crayons.
2. Cut out the patterns.
3. Use single hole fasteners, connect the following:
The Earth to the sun on the small circle and moon to the earth using the square
shape.
4. Now show the movement of Earth around the sun and the moon around the
Earth.

Underlined the Correct Answer.

1. The movement of Earth around the sun is (Rotation , Revolution) 2.


The Spinning of Earth on its own axis is (Revolution , Rotation)
3. The Earths rotates (23 hours , 24 hours ) to complete a day.
4. The Earth revolves around the sun (354 days , 365 ¼ days )
5. An (Axis , Orbit ) is an imaginary line that through a center of a planet which
the body spins.
www.nationalgeographic.org

As the Earth revolves around the Sun. It also spins about its axis from west to
east. An axis is an imaginary line through the center of a planet or other body around
which that body spins. The spinning of a planet on its own axis is called rotation. The
Earth rotates once every 23 hours, 56 minutes and 4 seconds, or about 24 hours. The
rotation of the earth produces daily cycle of daylight and darkness or day and night. It
is daytime on the side of the Earth that is facing toward the Sun and night time on the
side of the Earth facing away from the Sun.

Objective: Meaning and Effects of Rotation of the Earth

The Earth’s movement through ___________ affects life on Earth. We experience _______

________ because of this movement on the Earths __________ known as ___________


It takes the Earth __________ to rotate one time in which we experience day and night. The

Earth’s axis is an invisible line that ___________ the Earth through both the __________

and South Poles.

. www.britanica.com

Figure above shows the Earth’s axis tilted at 23.5 degrees from a line drawn
perpendicular to the Earth’s orbital plane. The inclination of the Earth’s axis affects the
amount of radiant energy that the Earth receives from the sun (insolation). This causes
the Earth to warm up as it absorbs energy from the Sun. The areas near the equator
receive more radiant energy compare to those areas located at the Trophic of Cancer
and Capricorn. The Earth’s tilt also explains why the areas near and at the equator
experience longer day time than night time during summer and longer night time than
day time during winter. It explains why different parts of the Earth receive different
amount of radiant energy from the sun. The energy from the sun strikes most directly
near the equator and receives more solar radiation. The poles receive the least amount
of solar radiation.

Objective: Describe the length of day and night in different Seasons

Answer the following Word Hunt. Encircle the word or group of words related
to Earth’s Rotation and Revolution.
www.dashamlavseasons.com

Figure above shows the different positions of the Earth at different periods of
time. As the earth revolves around the Sun, the tilt of the Earth never changes. The tilt
of the Earth’s axis is the reason why seasons occur.

Changes of seasons are indicated by solstice and equinox. A solstice is an


event that happens twice a year. The word Solstice originated from the Latin words
“sol” (sun) and “sistere” (to make stand). It refers to the day of the year when the sun
reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky. In the Northern hemisphere the summer
solstice occurs in June 21/22, where the Sun appears to travel at its highest path
across the sky. During this time, the north pole experiences 24 hours of daylight and
the south pole experiences 24 hours of darkness. The other parts of the world
experiences longer daylight. After the summer solstice, the earth continues on its
journey around the sun and the most direct rays of the sun move towards the south.
On December 21/22 the sun’s most direct rays fall directly on the Tropic of Capricorn.
This is the winter solstice. During this time, the Sun appears to follow its lowest path
across the sky. During the winter season, the northern hemisphere will have shorter
day time than night time.
Equinox, on the other hand, is an event that also happens twice a year. This occurs
when the Sun shines directly on the equator. Vernal equinox happens on March 20/21
and Autumnal equinox on September 22/23 where the rays of the Sun shines directly
down the equator.

Because the Earth follows an elliptical path around the Sun, the distance of the Earth
from the Sun constantly change. The Earth is at perihelion during the winter solstice.
This is the point on the orbit of the Earth closest to the Sun. During the summer
solstice, the Earth is at aphelion where it is farthest from the Sun.
Objective: Identify the different seasons and differentiate solstice from equinox.

Directions: Analyze the diagram below about Seasons and answer the Guide
Questions Below:

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Guide Questions:

1. What is the difference between a Solstice and an Equinox?

2. What is a day with 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness called?


3. Are the days longer or shorter in the Northern Hemisphere right after autumnal
equinox
4. What happens to the places on Earth those are near the equator during summer
and winter season?

The amount of sunlight we receive from the sun and the length of day and night based
on the position of Earth with respect to the sun.

Surface temperature changes with latitude. Regions near the equator are generally
warmer than the polar regions, throughout the year. This is because radiant energy
from the Sun falls more directly on the regions near the equator than near the poles.
Since the equator receives the most concentrated solar energy it is generally warm
throughout the year.

www.britanica.com

Figure above shows the amount of sunlight we receive from the sun and the length of
day and night based on the position of Earth with respect to the sun.

Due to the inclination of the Earth’s axis the Sun’s position relative to Earth’s equator
is constantly changing. Most of the time, the sun is located north or south of the
equator at solar noon. Two times during the year, the sun is directly above the equator
at solar noon this is called equinoxes. Equinoxes mark the start of spring and fall
seasons. During equinoxes the part of the Earth facing the Sun experiences 12 hours
of daylight and the rest, 12 hours of darkness. But those are near the equator and
above the equator they received a greater amount of sunlight or radiant energy where
the sun id directly hits them during this season that gives them hotter temperature.

Surface temperature changes with latitude. Regions near the equator are generally
warmer than the polar regions, throughout the year. This is because radiant energy
from the Sun falls more directly on the regions near the equator than near the poles.
Since the equator receives the most concentrated solar energy it is generally warm
throughout the year.

Objective: Describe the effects of the inclination of the Earth’s axis and Length of Day
and Night.

Directions: Crossword Puzzle: Write your answers inside the box.

Directions: A. Answer the given questions.


1. Differentiate Rotation from Revolution and Solstice and Equinox
Directions: B. Complete the following sentences using an appropriate word or
phrase. Choose from the items inside the box.

Earth is a _________(1)__________ that orbits the sun.


One_________(2)__________ around the sun takes 365 and ¼ days to complete a
_________(3)_____ and every four years we add up the ¼ of a day and add a day to
our calendar. This is called a leap year. Earth’s revolution around the sun gives us
_________(4)__________.
Our planets spins on an imaginary line called an _________(5)__________
that runs through Earth’s center from the north pole to the south pole
_________(6)__________ takes 24 hours to complete. Earth’s rotation helps us tell
the _________(7)__________ north, south, east and west. Our planet rotates from
_________(8)__________ to _________(9)__________. This is why the sun appears
to rise in the east and sets in the west.

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