Earth Rotation and Revolution Review

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What causes the four seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth is the primary reason for the seasons.

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What season is it when the part of the world is leaning away from the Sun?

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It is winter.

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What does the Earth's rotation on its axis create?

Back

Day and night.

Front

What happens when the area you live in tilts away from the sun?

Back

It is winter.

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What causes the apparent motion of the Sun in the sky?

Back

The motion of the Earth.

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What is the term for the Earth's path around the Sun?

Back

Revolution.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

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One year.

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What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis?

Back

Rotation.

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

Back

One day.

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

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It causes different areas to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.