Earth and Space Review

Front

How many equinoxes are there?

Back

2

Front

The longest day of the year is known as ____________

Back

Summer Solstice

Front

The Earth is rotating on its axis, creating _____

Back

day and night

Front

The illustration represents which of the following?

Back

Revolution of Earth

Front

When is the Autumn Equinox?

Back

September 22

Front

What is the term for the movement of Earth around the Sun?

Back

Revolution

Front

What do we call the two times of the year when day and night are of equal length?

Back

Equinoxes

Front

What is the name of the season with the longest day?

Back

Summer

Front

What is the name of the season with the shortest day?

Back

Winter

Front

What happens during the Summer Solstice?

Back

The Sun reaches its highest point in the sky.