Earth, the Moon, and the Sun

Front

What is the huge ball of fire in the sky?

Back

The sun.

Front

What does 'rotate' mean?

Back

To spin.

Front

What happens when something moves through a complete circle?

Back

It rotates.

Front

What does Earth do on its axis?

Back

Earth tilts.

Front

What is the angle at which something slopes called?

Back

Tilt.

Front

What is the term for the path Earth takes around the sun?

Back

Orbit.

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for Earth to complete one rotation?

Back

Day.

Front

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

Back

It causes seasons to change.

Front

What is the moon's role in relation to Earth?

Back

The moon orbits Earth.

Front

What is the term for the gravitational pull between the Earth and the moon?

Back

Tidal force.