Astronomy Unit Test Review

Front

What is the Earth's tilt in degrees?

Back

23.5 degrees

Front

The spinning of an object on its axis is called

Back

rotation

Front

Day and night is caused by the _____________ of earth on its axis.

Back

rotation

Front

How long does it take the Earth to make one REVOLUTION around the Sun?

Back

365.25 days

Front

The Earth's _______ is an imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Back

axis

Front

When the Northern Hemisphere of Earth is leaning away from the Sun, what season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing?

Back

Summer

Front

How long does one rotation on Earth last?

Back

24 hours

Front

During an ________, the length of nighttime and daytime are about the same (EQUal) because neither hemisphere is tilted toward or away from the sun.

Back

equinox

Front

What season is letter A for the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Summer

Front

What is letter B's Equinox date (for the Northern Hemisphere)?

Back

September 21 (Fall)