Earth Science

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to make one full orbit around the Sun?

Back

One year.

Front

How many moons does Earth have?

Back

One.

Front

What season is it when the part of the world you are living in is leaning away from the Sun?

Back

Winter.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

Back

One day.

Front

How many rotations or days does the Earth complete in one full orbit around the Sun?

Back

365.

Front

What is the term for the path the Earth takes around the Sun?

Back

Orbit.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on seasons?

Back

It causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the Earth to rotate once on its axis?

Back

A day.