Causes of Seasons Rotation and Revolution Flashcard 2024

Front

What causes the changing of seasons on Earth?

Back

The Earth's tilt and revolution around the Sun.

Front

What are students on the opposite side of the Earth doing when you are getting ready for school?

Back

They are getting ready for bed.

Front

What is the reason we experience day and night?

Back

Rotation of the Earth.

Front

Which direction does the Earth tilt during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Towards the Sun.

Front

What is the term for the movement of the Earth around the Sun?

Back

Revolution.

Front

What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis?

Back

Rotation.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

Back

Approximately 24 hours.

Front

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

Back

Approximately 365.25 days.

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the South Pole is tilted towards the Sun?

Back

Winter.

Front

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

Back

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