Rotation/Revolution/Seasons Flashcard

Front

Which movement of Earth causes day and night?

Back

Rotation is the movement of Earth on its axis, resulting in day and night.

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What are the reasons for the season?

Back

Earth's tilt and revolution around the Sun cause the seasons.

Front

What is the name of the imaginary line running through the North Pole to the South Pole?

Back

The axis is the imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Front

The day of the year with the most daylight hours is the

Back

Summer solstice is the day with the most daylight hours.

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Rotation is_____

Back

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis.

Front

What is revolution?

Back

Revolution is the movement of Earth around the Sun in an orbit.

Front

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

Back

It takes approximately 24 hours for Earth to complete one rotation.

Front

How long does it take for Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

Back

It takes about 365.25 days for Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun.

Front

What effect does Earth's tilt have on seasons?

Back

Earth's tilt causes different parts of the planet to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to seasons.

Front

What is an equinox?

Back

An equinox is a day when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and fall.