Unit 2 - Earth & Space

Front

What is the imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole through the center of the Earth called?

Back

Axis

Front

How does Earth's tilt affect the seasons?

Back

In spring and fall, Earth’s axis is not tilted toward the sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is a complete trip around the sun by Earth called?

Back

Revolution

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Front

What do we call a meteoroid that hits Earth’s atmosphere?

Back

Meteor

Front

What is it called when a place on Earth is turned towards the sun?

Back

Day

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Front

What is the term for the movement of Earth around its own axis?

Back

Rotation

Front

What are the two main factors that cause the seasons on Earth?

Back

Earth's tilt and its revolution around the sun.

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Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, while revolution is the orbit of Earth around the sun.

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Front

What phenomenon occurs when the Earth is positioned between the sun and the moon?

Back

Lunar eclipse.

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Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on time zones?

Back

Earth's rotation causes different parts of the world to experience day and night at different times, leading to the establishment of time zones.