Sun, Earth, Seasons

Front

What star does our Earth orbit around?

Back

Sun

Front

_______________________ is the study of the universe and the objects in it.

Back

Astronomy

Front

A Leap Year occurs every ___________ years.

Back

4

Front

In what season does the sun appear the highest in the sky?

Back

Summer

Front

Day and night occur because of our __________.

Back

Rotation on its axis.

Front

What is the name of the path Earth takes around the Sun?

Back

Orbit

Front

How many seasons are there in a year?

Back

4

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Front

What causes the seasons to change?

Back

The tilt of Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun.

Front

What is the longest day of the year called?

Back

Summer Solstice