2nd-9 8W WEBWORK: Earth and Moon

Front

When is the Earth closer to the Sun?

Back

In January

Front

How often do we have leap years, where one day is added to the calendar?

Back

Every 4 years

Front

What is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

December 21

Front

How much is Earth's axis tilted, in relation to the ecliptic plane?

Back

23.5°

Front

What is the definition of Inertia?

Back

The tendency of a moving object to keep moving in a straight line.

Front

What is the path one object travels around another object called?

Back

Orbit

Front

What is a complete spin on an axis called?

Back

Rotation

Front

What is one complete trip of one object around another object called?

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the term for the imaginary line that the Earth spins around?

Back

Axis

Front

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

Back

Summer