Rotation/Revolution/Seasons Flashcard

Front

What is the day of the year with the most daylight hours?

Back

Summer solstice.

Front

What are the reasons for the seasons?

Back

Earth's tilt and revolution.

Front

What is the term for Earth spinning on its axis?

Back

Rotation.

Front

What season occurs when the area you live in tilts away from the sun?

Back

Winter.

Front

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere during the summer solstice?

Back

Summer.

Front

What is the term for the Earth's path around the sun?

Back

Revolution.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the equinox?

Back

The time of year when day and night are approximately equal in length.

Front

What happens during the winter solstice?

Back

It is the day of the year with the least daylight hours.

Front

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

Back

Approximately 365.25 days.