sun and earth

Front

Each time the Earth revolves around the Sun is called a __________.

Back

1 year

Front

In which season does the Sun appear the lowest in the sky, resulting in shorter days?

Back

Winter

Front

True or False: The seasons occur because of Earth's revolution around the Sun.

Back

TRUE

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to make a full rotation?

Back

24 hours

Front

A Leap Year occurs every __________ years.

Back

4

Front

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

Back

Orbit

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

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

Back

The changing seasons.

Front

How many days are in a typical year?

Back

365 days

Front

What is the name of the phenomenon when the Sun is directly above the equator?

Back

Equinox