Earth Rotation and Revolution
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Science
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5th - 8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Earth's rotation?
Back
Earth's rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete and causes day and night.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Earth's revolution?
Back
Earth's revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun, which takes about 365.25 days to complete and causes the seasons.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What season is it in the northern hemisphere on June 21?
Back
Summer.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What season is it in the southern hemisphere on June 21?
Back
Winter.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What season is it in the southern hemisphere on March 21?
Back
Fall.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If it is spring in the northern hemisphere, what season is it in the southern hemisphere?
Back
Fall.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes day and night?
Back
Day and night are caused by Earth's rotation or spin.
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