Earth's Motion

Front

What is indicated by Earth's path around the Sun?

Back

Earth’s orbit

Front

What force keeps Earth in a circular orbit around the Sun?

Back

gravity

Front

The imaginary line around which the earth spins.

Back

rotational axis

Front

In which season does the tilt of Earth allow an area to receive the most light? Options: spring, summer, fall, winter

Back

summer

Front

During which month is Earth closest to the Sun? Options: January, April, August, December

Back

January

Front

The northern and southern halves of the Earth are called

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hemispheres.

Front

If the Southern Hemisphere is getting indirect sunlight, what kind of light is the Northern Hemisphere receiving?

Back

direct sunlight

Front

What causes seasonal change?

Back

All of the above (the angle of the sun’s rays, the tilt of the Earth’s axis, Earth’s orbit around the sun)

Front

Earth’s axis is an imaginary line that

Back

runs from pole to pole.

Front

In the ________, the Northern Hemisphere receives direct sunlight.

Back

summer