Rotation, Revolution, and Seasons

Front

The spinning of an object on its axis is called______

Back

Rotation

Front

When the Northern Hemisphere is pointing towards the sun, what season is the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Winter

Front

Day and night is caused by the _____________ of earth on its axis.

Back

Rotation

Front

What are the reasons for the seasons?

Back

Earth's tilt and revolution.

Front

When the Northern Hemisphere of Earth is Leaning away from the Sun, What season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing?

Back

Summer

Front

What is the term for the path an object takes as it moves around another object?

Back

Orbit

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

Approximately 23.5 degrees.

Front

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

Back

About 365.25 days.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on time?

Back

It creates day and night.

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when it is summer?

Back

Winter in the Southern Hemisphere.