Rotation, Revolution, and Seasons

Front

The spinning of an object on its axis is called

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rotation

Front

How long does it take the Earth to make one REVOLUTION around the Sun?

Back

365.25 days

Front

What causes the seasons?

Back

Earth's tilt and revolution.

Front

What causes day and night cycles?

Back

Earth's rotation

Front

When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, what season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing?

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Summer

Front

What season is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing in letter D? (Hint: Figure out "C" then consider what season comes after that.)

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Spring

Front

When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, what season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing?

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Winter

Front

Why is it warmer in the summer? Options: Closer to the sun, More direct light from Earth's tilt, Stronger light from the sun, Earth spins slower

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More direct light from Earth's tilt

Front

When the part of the world that you're living in is tilted towards the Sun, it's _______

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summer

Front

The invisible line that passes through the North Pole and the South Pole is called Earth's ____

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axis