Earth, Sun, and Moon

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth.

Front

What orbits the Earth?

Back

The moon.

Front

What orbits the sun?

Back

The Earth.

Front

When is it daytime on Earth?

Back

When our side of the Earth is facing towards the sun.

Front

Do all parts of the world experience the same seasons at the same time?

Back

No, they do not.

Front

What is the center of our solar system?

Back

The sun.

Front

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

Back

An ellipse.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to orbit the sun?

Back

About 365 days.

Front

What is the term for the path the moon takes around the Earth?

Back

Orbit.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's rotation?

Back

It causes day and night.