Earth in the Solar System

Front

What happens during the Winter Solstice?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted furthest from the sun, resulting in the shortest day and longest night of the year.

Front

What is the Earth's axis?

Back

An imaginary pole that passes through the center of the Earth.

Front

What causes the change from day time to night time?

Back

The rotation of the Earth.

Front

What takes 24 hours?

Back

Rotation.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth?

Back

Tilted 23.5 degrees from the perpendicular to its orbit.

Front

What is revolution in terms of Earth?

Back

The movement of the Earth around the Sun, taking about 365.25 days.

Front

What is the significance of the North Star?

Back

It is a star that is aligned with the Earth's rotational axis and is used for navigation.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the orbit of the Earth around the Sun.

Front

What is a hemisphere?

Back

Half of the Earth, typically divided into Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Front

What is the equator?

Back

An imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.