Earth's Rotation and Revolution

Front

What motion of the Earth causes seasons?

Back

Revolution

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the line that the Earth spins around called?

Back

Axis

Front

What divides the Earth into two hemispheres?

Back

Equator

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to make one full orbit around the Sun?

Back

One year

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Front

What causes the seasons?

Back

Revolution

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the term for the Earth's spinning motion?

Back

Rotation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole?

Back

Axis

Front

What is the term for the path the Earth takes around the Sun?

Back

Orbit

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Front

What are the two main motions of the Earth?

Back

Rotation and Revolution

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on its seasons?

Back

It causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1