Earth Sun and Moon Systems

Front

What season is the Southern hemisphere experiencing when the Northern hemisphere of Earth is leaning away from the Sun?

Back

Summer

Front

What is rotation in the context of Earth?

Back

The spinning of Earth on its axis.

Front

What season is the Southern hemisphere experiencing when the Northern hemisphere is pointing towards the Sun?

Back

Winter

Front

If the Earth rotated slower, how would that affect the length of the day?

Back

It would result in a longer day.

Front

Which phase of the Moon does not reflect any sunlight towards Earth?

Back

New Moon.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis responsible for?

Back

The changing seasons.

Front

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

Back

Approximately 24 hours.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's revolution around the Sun?

Back

It causes the seasons to change.

Front

What is the phase of the Moon when it is fully illuminated?

Back

Full Moon.

Front

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

Back

Orbit.