Earth Rotation and Revolution Review

Front

The Earth is rotating on its axis, creating _____

Back

day and night

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

When the part of the world that you're living in is leaning away from the Sun, its _____

Back

winter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

The spinning movement of the Earth about its axis is called the Earth's _____

Back

rotation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

You are getting ready for school. On the other side of the world, students are getting ready for _______.

Back

bed

Front

WHAT TWO THINGS CAUSES SEASONS?

Back

TILT AND REVOLUTION

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the Earth's movement around the Sun called?

Back

revolution

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

Front

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

Back

24 hours

Front

What is the imaginary line that the Earth rotates around called?

Back

axis

Front

What season occurs when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun?

Back

summer

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

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

Back

It causes different seasons as different parts of the Earth receive varying amounts of sunlight.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6