TEKS 8.7A Earth's Movement

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

Earth's rotation on its axis.

Front

Which season is experienced in the Northern Hemisphere during the winter solstice?

Back

Winter.

Front

What is the longest day of the year?

Back

Summer solstice.

Front

TRUE or FALSE: The Earth rotates in a clockwise motion.

Back

False.

Front

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

Back

Revolution.

Front

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

Back

Seasons.

Front

What is the position of the Earth when it is closest to the Sun?

Back

Perihelion.

Front

What is the position of the Earth when it is farthest from the Sun?

Back

Aphelion.

Front

What phenomenon occurs during the equinoxes?

Back

Day and night are approximately equal in length.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's rotation on weather patterns?

Back

It influences wind and ocean currents.