seasonal patterns 4th grade Mr Flo

Front

What is the change that occurs every day on Earth?

Back

Earth rotates on its axis.

Front

What causes the changing of seasons on Earth?

Back

Tilt of the axis of Earth and orbit of Earth around the Sun.

Front

How long does it take for Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

Back

1 year.

Front

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

Back

Rotation.

Front

Which season has the shortest periods of daylight?

Back

Winter.

Front

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

Back

Orbit.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis; revolution is the movement of Earth around the Sun.

Front

What happens to daylight hours as seasons change?

Back

Daylight hours vary, with longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect seasons?

Back

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