Earth Science Flashcard

Front

What does the term "Revolution" refer to in Earth's movements?

Back

Earth orbiting around the Sun

Front

Axis

Back

Invisible line Earth rotates around

Front

Luminosity

Back

How bright a star looks from Earth

Front

Light-year

Back

Distance light travels in one year

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

Rotation

Front

What happens to shadows when the sun is lower in the sky?

Back

Shadows are longer

Front

What happens to shadows when the sun is higher in the sky?

Back

Shadows are shorter

Front

In which direction are shadows always created?

Back

Opposite direction to the sun

Front

How many days are in a year due to Earth's revolution?

Back

365 days

Front

What is the main reason the Sun looks brighter than other stars?

Back

It is the closest star to Earth.