Earth, Sun, and Moon

Front

What causes day and night on Earth? Options: the tilt of Earth's axis, Earth's revolution around the sun, the moon, Earth's rotation

Back

Earth's rotation

Front

How long does Earth's rotation take?

Back

24 hours

Front

How long does Earth's revolution around the sun take?

Back

365.25 days

Front

Why does Earth have seasons?

Back

because Earth's axis is tilted

Front

When any celestial body (planet, moon, star) moves around another in an elliptical (oval) pattern, this is called ________.

Back

Revolution

Front

How many Earth rotations, or spins, are in one calendar year? Options: 28-31, 1, 365, 4

Back

365

Front

What is gravity?

Back

When two objects are attracted to each other.

Front

The cycle of the moon lasts about a _.

Back

month

Front

Does the moon revolve?

Back

yes

Front

What is at the center of the Solar System?

Back

Sun