Earth's Rotation, Revolution, and Seasons - Support Review

Front

The movement of the Earth around the Sun is called its _____

Back

Revolution

Front

During which solstice does the Southern Hemisphere experience summer?

Back

December solstice

Front

What looks to be the motion of the Sun rising and setting in the sky is really caused by the motion of _____

Back

The Earth

Front

What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?

Back

It is winter.

Front

What time of day is it at point A?

Back

Day

Front

What is the term for the Earth's spin on its axis?

Back

Rotation

Front

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

Back

The tilt causes different areas to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to seasons.

Front

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

Back

365.25 days

Front

What is the significance of the equinoxes?

Back

Equinoxes mark the times of the year when day and night are approximately equal in length.

Front

What causes the change in seasons?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis and its revolution around the Sun.