
Rotation, Revolution, and Seasons
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7th - 9th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is rotation in terms of Earth’s movement?
Back
Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes approximately 24 hours and causes day and night.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is revolution in terms of Earth’s movement?
Back
Revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun, which takes about 365.25 days and causes the seasons.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the equator?
Back
The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, located at 0 degrees latitude.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn?
Back
The Tropic of Cancer is located at 23.5 degrees North latitude, and the Tropic of Capricorn is at 23.5 degrees South latitude; these lines mark the furthest points north and south where the sun can be directly overhead.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a solstice?
Back
A solstice is an event that occurs twice a year when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, resulting in the longest and shortest days of the year.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an equinox?
Back
An equinox is an event that occurs twice a year when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and autumn.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does the tilt of the Earth affect seasons?
Back
The tilt of the Earth's axis (approximately 23.5 degrees) causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to the changing seasons.
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