Earth Motion and Seasons Flashcard

Front

What motion of the Earth causes day and night?

Back

Rotation

Front

How long does the Earth take to complete one full rotation on its axis?

Back

24 hours

Front

What is the imaginary line around which the Earth rotates?

Back

Axis

Front

What motion of the Earth causes the change in seasons?

Back

Revolution

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

Back

365 days

Front

What shape is the Earth's orbit around the Sun?

Back

Elliptical

Front

When the Earth is tilted toward the Sun, what season occurs in that hemisphere?

Back

Summer

Front

What would happen if the Earth stopped rotating?

Back

One side would always have day, and the other side would always have night

Front

The side of the Earth that is facing the Sun experiences:

Back

Day

Front

What is the main reason we experience different lengths of day and night throughout the year?

Back

The Earth's revolution and tilt