PRACTICE: Earth's Motion & the Seasons

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What is caused by the rotation of Earth?

Back

Days and nights.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

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The Earth spins on an angled tilt called a(n):

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Axis.

Front

Rotation of the earth is what causes_______________

Back

Day and night.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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Because of the Earth's revolution around the sun, we have different:

Back

Seasons.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

The Earth's revolution around the sun takes:

Back

One year.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

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

Back

Orbit.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

Approximately 23.5 degrees.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What phenomenon occurs due to the Earth's rotation?

Back

The cycle of day and night.

Front

What are the four main seasons on Earth?

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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis; revolution is the orbit of Earth around the sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1