Earth in Space Flashcard

Front

What causes the seasons?

Back

Earth's tilt and revolution.

Front

What is the spinning of an object on its axis called?

Back

Rotation.

Front

What season is the Southern Hemisphere in when the Northern Hemisphere is pointing towards the sun?

Back

Winter.

Front

What is at the center of the solar system?

Back

Sun.

Front

On what two days of the year are there nearly equal hours of daylight and darkness?

Back

Spring and autumnal equinoxes.

Front

What is the path an object takes as it moves around another object in space?

Back

Orbit.

Front

What is the movement of the Earth around the sun called?

Back

Revolution.

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the Earth to complete one full spin on its axis?

Back

Day.

Front

What are the two main factors that affect the Earth's seasons?

Back

Tilt and revolution.

Front

What happens during a solstice?

Back

One hemisphere is tilted closest or farthest from the sun.