Earth's Rotation/Revolution

Front

What occurs when the hours of daylight and darkness are equal everywhere on Earth?

Back

Equinox

Front

How many seasons are there in the United States?

Back

4

Front

What is the shortest day of the year in North America?

Back

Winter Solstice

Front

How is Earth continually changing?

Back

Through the process of Earth's tilt, rotation, and revolution.

Front

Does the sun revolve around the Earth?

Back

False

Front

What is Earth's rotation?

Back

The spinning of Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours.

Front

What is Earth's revolution?

Back

The movement of Earth around the Sun, which takes about 365.25 days.

Front

What is a solstice?

Back

The time when the Sun is at its greatest distance from the equator, resulting in the longest or shortest day.

Front

What is the difference between a solstice and an equinox?

Back

A solstice marks the longest or shortest day, while an equinox marks the time when day and night are equal.

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

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