Rotation and Revolutions

Front

What is the name of the imaginary line running through the North Pole to the South Pole?

Back

Axis

Front

What is the movement of the Earth as it spins and reaches the point from where it started called?

Back

Rotation

Front

What causes the cycle of night and day on Earth?

Back

The spinning of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere called?

Back

Summer solstice.

Front

What causes the change in day length during the summer solstice?

Back

Earth's tilt toward the sun is maximized at this time in the Northern Hemisphere.

Front

How long is the time between today’s sunrise and tomorrow’s sunrise?

Back

24 hours.

Front

What is the term for the path that the Earth takes around the sun?

Back

Orbit.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of the Earth around the sun.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's tilt on seasons?

Back

The tilt of the Earth causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to seasons.

Front

What is the term for the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Back

Equator.