Earth Rotations and Weather Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is the movement of Earth around the Sun called?

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Revolution

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What does it mean to predict in the context of studying Earth's movements?

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To make a smart guess about the future based on facts or patterns.

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What is the effect of direct sunlight compared to angled sunlight on Earth?

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Direct sunlight is stronger and affects seasons.

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

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24 hours.

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What is a cycle in the context of seasons?

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A pattern that repeats over and over.

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What is Earth's axis?

Back

An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole around which Earth rotates.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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The rotation of Earth on its axis.

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What is the tilt of the Earth?

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The angle at which Earth is tilted in relation to its orbit around the Sun, approximately 23.5 degrees.

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What are the four seasons?

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Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall), and Winter.

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How does the tilt of the Earth affect the seasons?

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It causes different parts of Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

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