Earth's Days, Years, and Seasons

Front

The spinning of Earth on its _____ is called rotation.

Back

axis

Front

The seasons are caused by Earth’s axial ____________________.

Back

tilt and orbit

Front

The spinning of Earth on its axis is called ____________.

Back

rotation

Front

What is the spinning of a body, such as a planet, on its axis?

Back

Rotation

Front

What is the time it takes a planet to complete one full rotation on its axis?

Back

Day

Front

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

Back

Revolution

Front

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

Back

One year

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the tilt of Earth's axis?

Back

About 23.5 degrees

Front

What are the four seasons experienced on Earth?

Back

Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter