Day and Night Cycle

Front

What is the time it takes for the Earth to orbit the Sun?

Back

1 year

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the term for the period of 24 hours that it takes Earth to make one complete spin on its axis?

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Rotation

Front

Earth is tilted on its _______.

Back

axis

Front

What is the movement of the Earth around the Sun called?

Back

Revolution

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is an imaginary line around which the Earth spins?

Back

axis

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the shape of Earth's orbit around the Sun?

Back

Elliptical (oval-shaped).

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Front

How many degrees is the Earth tilted on its axis?

Back

Approximately 23.5 degrees.

Front

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

Back

It causes different seasons as different parts of Earth receive varying amounts of sunlight.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the term for the position of the Earth in relation to the Sun during day and night?

Back

Relative position.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1