Earth's Movement Flashcard

Front

What is the tilt of Earth's axis?

Back

The angle at which the Earth is tilted from vertical, approximately 23.5 degrees, which affects the seasons.

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of Earth's axis causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

How many times does the Earth rotate in one day?

Back

1 time.

Front

What is the primary reason for the different lengths of day and night?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What happens to the sun's rays during summer in the northern hemisphere?

Back

The sun's rays hit the northern hemisphere more directly, making it warmer.

Front

What is the equator?

Back

An imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, located at 0 degrees latitude.

Front

What is the significance of the Earth's rotation?

Back

It causes day and night.

Front

What is the significance of the Earth's revolution around the sun?

Back

It causes the changing seasons over the course of a year.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

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

Front

What season is experienced in the northern hemisphere when it is summer?

Back

The southern hemisphere experiences winter.