Sun, Earth, Moon System

Front

The Earth's _?_ is an imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Back

axis

Front

The Earth's tilt is _?_ degrees.

Back

23.5

Front

The spinning of an object on its axis is called _?_

Back

rotation

Front

If the Earth rotated slower, how would that affect the length of the day?

Back

longer day

Front

What are the reasons for the seasons?

Back

Earth's tilt and revolution.

Front

What would happen if the Earth's axis was tilted at a greater angle than it is now?

Back

Hotter summers, colder winters

Front

When the Northern Hemisphere of Earth is leaning away from the Sun, what season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing?

Back

Summer

Front

When the Northern Hemisphere is pointing towards the sun, what season is the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Winter

Front

Which diagram(s) BEST represent(s) the position of the Moon during a New moon? Options: A, B, C, A and C

Back

C

Front

What causes the phases of the Moon to change over the course of a month?

Back

The moon's orbit (revolution)