Earth's Rotation & Revolution Flashcard

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What is the time it takes for Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

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24 hours

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of Earth's axis as it revolves around the sun.

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What is the term for the path that a planet follows while going around the sun?

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An orbit.

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What are the longest days of daylight hours called?

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Summer Solstices.

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What is the term for when one object goes around another object?

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Revolution.

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What is Earth's movement around the sun called?

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Revolution.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis; revolution is the movement of Earth around the sun.

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What is the axis of the Earth?

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An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.

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How does the tilt of the Earth affect climate?

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It causes variations in sunlight received at different times of the year, leading to seasons.

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What is an equinox?

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