Flashcard - Earth's Movement, Seasons Solstice/Equinox

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How long does Earth's revolution around the sun take?

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365 days (1 year)

Front

True or False: The Earth revolves around the sun.

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True

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When the Northern Hemisphere of Earth is tilted directly away from the Sun, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?

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Summer

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In what direction does the Earth rotate?

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West to East

Front

What is the spinning of an object on its axis called?

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Rotation

Front

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

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Orbit

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere?

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Winter

Front

What is the term for the movement of Earth around the Sun?

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Revolution

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What phenomenon causes day and night on Earth?

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Rotation of the Earth on its axis

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What is the equinox?

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A time when day and night are of equal length, occurring in spring and fall.