Earth Rotation and Revolution
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Science
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5th - 8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Earth's rotation?
Back
The spinning of Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Earth's revolution?
Back
The movement of Earth around the Sun, which takes about 365.25 days to complete.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an equinox?
Back
A time when day and night are of equal length, occurring twice a year.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens during a solstice?
Back
The longest or shortest day of the year, marking the start of summer or winter.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What season begins on March 21 in the northern hemisphere?
Back
Spring.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If it is spring in the northern hemisphere, what season is it in the southern hemisphere?
Back
Fall.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the tilt of Earth's axis?
Back
About 23.5 degrees, which affects the seasons.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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