Earth Sun and Moon Systems

Front

What is the Earth's axis?

Back

The Earth's axis is an imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which the Earth rotates.

Front

What happens during a solar eclipse?

Back

During a solar eclipse, the Moon blocks the Sun, preventing its light from reaching the Earth.

Front

How does slower rotation of the Earth affect the length of the day?

Back

If the Earth rotated slower, the length of the day would be longer.

Front

What is rotation?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What happens if the Earth revolves more slowly?

Back

If the Earth revolved more slowly, the years would be longer.

Front

What is revolution in the context of Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is the equator?

Back

The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Front

What is a solar eclipse?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the Earth's orbit around the Sun.

Front

What is the prime meridian?

Back

The prime meridian is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.