Seasons & Movements of Earth Flashcard Review

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What causes Earth to have seasons?

Back

Earth has seasons because its axis is tilted as it moves around the sun.

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What shape do planets follow in their orbit around the sun?

Back

Planets move around the sun in a path shaped like an ellipse.

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Is the number of daylight hours the same all over the Earth?

Back

False, the number of daylight hours varies across different locations on Earth.

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What is the time of year when day and night hours are equal?

Back

Autumnal Equinox.

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How many distinct seasons do we have due to Earth's tilted axis?

Back

We have 4 distinct seasons.

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What is the tilt of Earth's axis?

Back

Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of approximately 23.5 degrees.

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What is the significance of the Summer Solstice?

Back

The Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year, marking the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What happens during the Winter Solstice?

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The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year, marking the start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is an equinox?

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An equinox is a time of year when day and night are approximately equal in length.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of Earth around the sun.