8.7A - Day/Night & Seasons

Front

How long does it take the Earth to revolve once around the sun?

Back

365 1/4 days

Front

As the Earth rotates, the part of the Earth facing away from the sun has ________.

Back

darkness (night)

Front

As the Earth rotates, the part of the Earth facing the sun has ________.

Back

daylight

Front

What does the Earth's rotation demonstrate?

Back

day and night

Front

What does rotation cause?

Back

Day and Night

Front

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

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis?

Back

Rotation

Front

What causes the change of seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is the angle of the Earth's axial tilt?

Back

Approximately 23.5 degrees.

Front

What phenomenon occurs due to the Earth's rotation?

Back

Day and Night.