5.8C Rotation: Day/Night Cycle Vocabulary

Front

What is a dark area that forms when an object blocks light?

Back

shadow

Front

What cycle is caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis, resulting in day and night?

Back

day/night cycle

Front

What term describes the four distinct periods marked by particular weather patterns and daylight hours due to the Earth's tilt?

Back

seasons

Front

What is the term for the action of turning or spinning on an axis, which Earth does in 24 hours?

Back

rotation

Front

What term describes the appearance of movement of celestial objects in the sky, even though they are not actually moving?

Back

apparent movement

Front

What is the angle at which the Earth is tilted on its axis?

Back

approximately 23.5 degrees

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?

Back

24 hours or 1 day

Front

What phenomenon explains the change in shadow length throughout the day?

Back

the position of the sun in the sky

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

spring, summer, fall, and winter

Front

What causes the day/night cycle?

Back

the rotation of the Earth on its axis