Seasons

Front

What is the duration of Earth's rotation?

Back

24 hours

Front

What pattern does the Earth create as it travels around the Sun?

Back

The seasons

Front

What is the shape of Earth’s orbit?

Back

Circular

Front

What motion of the Earth causes seasons?

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the summer solstice?

Back

Longest day of the year

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

Earth's rotation on its axis

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect seasons?

Back

It causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

What is the winter solstice?

Back

Shortest day of the year

Front

What is an equinox?

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A day when day and night are of equal length.