Unit 2 lesson 1-4 flashcard 6th grade

Front

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

Back

Rotation

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

Back

1 day

Front

What is the term for the Earth moving around the Sun?

Back

Revolution

Front

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

Back

365 days

Front

What phase of the moon occurs when it is fully illuminated?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What phase of the moon occurs when it is half illuminated and decreasing?

Back

Third Quarter

Front

What is responsible for the changing seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth on its axis.

Front

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

Back

Orbit

Front

What is the shape of the Earth's orbit around the Sun?

Back

Elliptical

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the Moon to complete one full cycle of phases?

Back

Lunar month (approximately 29.5 days)