8th grade 2nd 9 weeks review

Front

What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere when it is spring in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Fall

Front

How long does Earth take to complete one full rotation?

Back

24 hours

Front

What type of plate boundary occurs when two tectonic plates move away from each other?

Back

Divergent

Front

Which part of the Earth is currently experiencing daylight?

Back

The side facing the Sun (e.g., B in a diagram).

Front

In which category is our Sun classified?

Back

Main Sequence

Front

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

Back

Revolution

Front

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

Back

Rotation

Front

What is the primary cause of seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun.

Front

What is the difference between a convergent and divergent plate boundary?

Back

Convergent boundaries move towards each other, while divergent boundaries move away from each other.

Front

What is the approximate age of the Earth?

Back

4.5 billion years.