Flashcard - Earth's Movement, Seasons Solstice/Equinox

Front

In which direction does the Earth rotate?

Back

West to East

Front

What is the term for the Earth's movement around the Sun that takes a year?

Back

Revolution

Front

Does the distance from the Sun cause seasons?

Back

False

Front

What is the spinning of an object on its axis called?

Back

Rotation

Front

What is the shortest day of the year?

Back

Winter Solstice

Front

What is the longest day of the year?

Back

Summer Solstice

Front

What are the two points in the year when day and night are of equal length?

Back

Equinoxes

Front

What is the term for the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

Axial tilt

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during the winter solstice?

Back

Winter

Front

What causes the change of seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis and its revolution around the Sun.