Earth's Movement

Front

The furthest point to the Sun in a planet's orbit is called_____

Back

aphelion

Front

Precession is the wobbling of the Earth's axis as it turns in space.

Back

True

Front

There are _____ standard time zones around the world.

Back

24

Front

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

Back

23.5

Front

Which letter on the diagram represents the Earth's position on the autumnal equinox? Options: A, B, C, D

Back

B

Front

Which letter on the diagram represents the Earth's position on the vernal equinox? Options: A, B, C, D

Back

D

Front

Which letter on the diagram represents the Earth's position on the summer solstice? Options: A, B, C, D

Back

A

Front

On the day of the summer solstice, the sun's vertical rays strike the Earth along the _____?

Back

Tropic of Cancer

Front

At position A, which hemisphere would have summer?

Back

Northern hemisphere

Front

What answer does not explain Earth's seasons? Options: The 23.5 degree tilt on the axis, The axis pointed toward Polaris, The revolution around the sun, The Earth's rotation

Back

The Earth's rotation