Earth's motion and seasons

Front

What is the term for the spinning of an object on its axis?

Back

Rotation

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during December, January, and February?

Back

Winter

Front

What season begins on March 21st in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Spring

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during June, July, and August?

Back

Summer

Front

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

Back

24 hours

Front

What is the term for the movement of the Earth around the Sun?

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis that affects the seasons?

Back

Approximately 23.5 degrees

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during September, October, and November?

Back

Fall (Autumn)

Front

What is the phenomenon called when day and night are of equal length?

Back

Equinox

Front

What are the two equinoxes that occur each year?

Back

Vernal Equinox (March 21) and Autumnal Equinox (September 23)