Day/Night and Seasons (Rotation and Revolution)

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What causes the seasons?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis

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When is the noon sun directly overhead at the equator?

Back

an equinox

Front

How long is 1 rotation of the Earth?

Back

about 24 hours

Front

What are the two major rotations of the Earth as it travels through space?

Back

rotation and revolution

Front

How would the seasons be different if Earth were not tilted on its axis?

Back

All of the other answer choices.

Front

What motion causes day and night?

Back

Earth's rotation

Front

Why do people use Earth's motions to determine units of time?

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Earth's motions are regular, so people can use them to measure time consistently

Front

How long is one revolution of the Earth around the Sun?

Back

about 365 days

Front

What is true about the following terms: rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation refers to the spinning of an object on its axis, while revolution refers to the orbiting of an object around another object.

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What is true about the following vocabulary terms: solstice and equinox?

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Solstices mark times of longest and shortest days; equinoxes have an equal amount of daylight and night. Solstices and equinoxes mark the start (1st day) of each new season. Equinoxes are in March and September, while solstices are in June and December.