6.E.1.1-Rotation, Revolution, Day, Night, Seasons

Front

Why does Earth have different seasons?

Back

because of the tilt of Earth on its axis as it revolves around the sun

Front

The earth is tilted slightly on its axis at ________ degrees.

Back

23.5

Front

The spin of a body on its axis:

Back

rotation

Front

Sunlight hits the earth's surface more directly at the  _______________.

Back

Equator

Front

When the Northern Hemisphere is experiencing winter, the Southern Hemisphere is experiencing...

Back

Summer

Front

How long does it take the earth to make 1 rotation on its axis?

Back

24 hours

Front

The time when the sun is shining directly at the equator and every location on Earth receives equal day and night time.

Back

Equinox

Front

The earth rotates on its axis in a ___________ direction.

Back

counter clockwise

Front

One complete ___________ along an orbit.

Back

revolution

Front

This is the time when the sun is farthest north or south of the equator.

Back

solstice