Earth's Motion and Seasons

Earth's Motion and Seasons

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Science, Social Studies

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the spinning of Earth on its axis in a day called?

Back

Rotation

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the yearlong movement of Earth around the sun called?

Back

Revolution

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a constellation?

Back

A group of stars.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the duration of insolation?

Back

The length of time sunlight is received at a location in a day, or the amount of time between sunrise and sunset.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the angle at which the sun's rays hit Earth's surface called?

Back

Angle of Incidence.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is perihelion?

Back

The point in Earth's orbit when it is closest to the sun.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is aphelion?

Back

The point in Earth's orbit when it is farthest from the sun.

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