Wednesday WUET

Front

What is the movement of the Earth around its own axis called?

Back

Rotation

Front

What position does the northern hemisphere need to be in to experience winter?

Back

W

Front

What is the imaginary line that runs around the Earth at 0 degrees called?

Back

Equator

Front

What is the name of the star that Earth's axis is always pointed at?

Back

North Star (Polaris)

Front

What type of tide occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned?

Back

Spring tide

Front

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

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the term for the angle of tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

23.5 degrees

Front

What are the two types of tides that occur during the lunar cycle?

Back

Neap tide and Spring tide

Front

What is the effect called when the Earth's rotation causes the apparent deflection of winds and currents?

Back

Coriolis effect

Front

What is the term for the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere?

Back

Summer solstice