Earths Rotation and Revolution

Front

What is the motion of the Earth that causes seasons?

Back

Revolution

Front

What does the Earth do around the sun?

Back

Revolves

Front

Which line of latitude is located at 23.5°S of the equator?

Back

Tropic of Capricorn

Front

When the Northern Hemisphere is tilting away from the sun, which line of latitude receives the most direct sunlight?

Back

Tropic of Capricorn

Front

What season is experienced in the Southern Hemisphere when it is summer?

Back

Summer

Front

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

Back

Rotation

Front

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

Back

24 hours

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 imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Back

Equator

Front

What is the term for the path the Earth takes as it revolves around the sun?

Back

Orbit