Day and Night and Seasons Flashcard

Front

This is the reason we experience day and night: rotation or revolution?

Back

rotation

Front

The motion of one object around another object

Back

revolution

Front

This, along with the tilt of the Earth, is the reason we experience different seasons.

Back

revolution

Front

Takes about 24 hours to complete one

Back

rotation

Front

The Earth's _______ is an imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Back

axis

Front

Spinning of the Earth on its axis is called...

Back

rotation

Front

The EARTH REVOLVES around the:

Back

Sun

Front

Day and night is caused by the _____________ of earth on its axis.

Back

rotation

Front

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 3? Options: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Back

Summer

Front

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

Back

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