Earth's Rotation and Revolution

Front

The Earth spins on an imaginary line that runs through the North & South Poles, this line is known as the ______.

Back

axis

Front

The Earth is permanently tilted at _______ degrees.

Back

23.5

Front

How long does it take the Earth to make 1 revolution?

Back

365 ¼ days.

Front

The Earth spins on its axis, this is known as _______.

Back

rotation

Front

Every living thing on Earth needs the Sun for energy. (True/False)

Back

true

Front

Explain the difference between revolution and rotation.

Back

revolution is 1 complete trip around the Sun and rotation spins on its axis.

Front

What causes the Seasons?

Back

tilt of the Earth.

Front

Why do we have a Leap Year every 4 years?

Back

the extra ¼ of a day at the end of each year.

Front

Why do the Northern and Southern Hemispheres have opposite seasons?

Back

tilt of the earth one receives direct sunlight & other receives indirect sunlight.

Front

What are the Tropics?

Back

an area that receives direct sunlight all year long.