Earth's Rotation and Revolution Flashcard

Front

What is the shape of Earth's orbit around the Sun?

Back

Ellipse

Front

What term is used to describe the two times of the year when day and night are of equal length?

Back

Equinox

Front

What term describes the path that an object follows as it moves around another object in space?

Back

Orbit

Front

When is the Earth closest to the Sun?

Back

During the Winter Solstice

Front

Which term refers to the two times of the year when the Earth has either the longest day or the shortest day?

Back

Solstice

Front

What is the term for the imaginary line that the Earth rotates around?

Back

Axis

Front

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

Back

24 hours

Front

What causes the change of seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the Earth to orbit the Sun once?

Back

One year (approximately 365.25 days)

Front

What phenomenon occurs when the Sun is directly above the equator?

Back

Equinox