Practice Flashcard for Final

Front

What do we experience when we are facing away from the sun?

Back

Night

Front

What is revolution in terms of Earth?

Back

The movement of the Earth around the Sun.

Front

What does rotation refer to?

Back

The spinning of the Earth on its axis.

Front

During a solar eclipse, which celestial object casts the shadow?

Back

Moon.

Front

What is an independent variable?

Back

A variable that is manipulated in an experiment.

Front

What is the definition of day?

Back

The period of time when one side of the Earth is facing the Sun.

Front

What causes the change of seasons?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis and its revolution around the Sun.

Front

What is the definition of a dependent variable?

Back

A variable that is affected by another variable.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

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

Front

What is a solar eclipse?

Back

An event that occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.