Earth's Revolution

Earth's Revolution

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Flashcard

Science

6th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS1-1, HS-ESS1-4, MS-ESS2-6

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Earth's revolution?

Back

Earth's revolution is the movement of Earth around the Sun in an elliptical orbit, taking approximately 365.25 days to complete one full orbit.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does Earth's tilt affect seasons?

Back

Earth's tilt of 23.5 degrees causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to the four seasons: winter, spring, summer, and fall.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the North Pole is tilted away from the Sun?

Back

Winter occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the North Pole is tilted away from the Sun.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the North Pole is tilted towards the Sun?

Back

Summer occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the North Pole is tilted towards the Sun.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the duration of one complete revolution of Earth around the Sun?

Back

One complete revolution of Earth around the Sun takes approximately 1 year.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the four seasons experienced in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The four seasons in the Northern Hemisphere are winter, spring, summer, and fall.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

During which season does the Northern Hemisphere experience the longest day?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere experiences the longest day during summer.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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