Earth, Sun, Moon Retest

Front

What day of the year has the most daylight hours?

Back

Summer Solstice

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

Earth's Tilt

Front

What is the term for the circular offset of Earth’s position due to its rotation on its axis?

Back

Precession

Front

What shape is Earth's orbit around the Sun?

Back

Ellipse

Front

What type of eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun?

Back

Solar Eclipse

Front

What is the phenomenon called when the Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of 23.5 degrees?

Back

Axial Tilt

Front

What is the term for the point in Earth's orbit when it is closest to the Sun?

Back

Perihelion

Front

What is the term for the point in Earth's orbit when it is farthest from the Sun?

Back

Aphelion

Front

What is the effect called that causes the apparent deflection of moving objects due to Earth's rotation?

Back

Coriolis Effect

Front

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

Back

Axis of Rotation