Cycle of Night and Day, Rotation, Revolution

Front

What causes the Earth to have seasons?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's Axis.

Front

When the Northern Hemisphere has summer, what season does the Southern Hemisphere have?

Back

Winter.

Front

True or False: Because Earth's axis is tilted, the Earth experiences different seasons.

Back

True.

Front

Which side of Earth is experiencing night when it is daytime in the other hemisphere?

Back

The side opposite to the sun.

Front

Which part of Earth is experiencing summer when the Northern Hemisphere is in winter?

Back

Southern Hemisphere.

Front

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

Back

Revolution.

Front

What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis?

Back

Rotation.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

Back

Approximately 24 hours.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

Back

Approximately 365.25 days.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on the seasons?

Back

It causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.