Rotation/Revolution & Seasons 20 Question

Front

What is the motion of the Earth that causes day and night?

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Rotation

Front

What is the season occurring in the Northern Hemisphere when it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Winter

Front

What is the term for the invisible line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Back

Equator

Front

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

Back

Seasons

Front

What is the term for the Earth's path around the Sun?

Back

Revolution

Front

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

Back

Approximately 24 hours

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

Back

Approximately 365.25 days

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during June, July, and August?

Back

Summer

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during December, January, and February?

Back

Winter

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on the seasons?

Back

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