Sun, Earth, and Moon Relationship Assessment

Front

An imaginary line through the center of the Earth from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Back

Axis

Front

Rotation of the Earth to the sun

Back

The Earth spinning on its axis takes 24 hours and causes day and night.

Front

One full rotation of the Earth; 24 hours long.

Back

Day

Front

Revolution

Back

The Earth's movement around the Sun takes 365.25 days.

Front

One full revolution of Earth around the Sun; about 365.25 days.

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Year

Front

Tilt of Earth's Axis

Back

23.5 degrees

Front

The more direct (steeper) the angle, the more intense the sunlight.

Back

Sun Angle

Front

Summer Solstice (Northern Hemisphere) Where does it happen?

Back

Direct rays hit the Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N).

Front

Winter Solstice Where does it happen?

Back

Direct rays hit the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5°S).

Front

Equinoxes are when . . .

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Direct rays hit the equator.