Earth Revolution and Rotation

Front

What motion of the Earth causes seasons?

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole called?

Back

Axis

Front

Which planet is the third from the sun?

Back

Earth

Front

What are the characteristics of the Sun?

Back

Made up of gas, light and thermal energy, Star.

Front

What motion of the Earth causes day and night?

Back

Rotation

Front

What is the term for the path the Earth takes around the Sun?

Back

Orbit

Front

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

Back

About 365.25 days.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

Approximately 23.5 degrees.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the Earth to complete one full rotation?

Back

24 hours.