Earth's Movements and Seasons

Front

An imaginary line that the Earth rotates on. This line runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Back

Axis

Front

The movement of the earth around the sun. All four seasons occur during this.

Back

Revolution

Front

The round path of an object that circles a star, planet or moon.

Back

Orbit

Front

To move in a circle on an axis. This causes day and night.

Back

Rotation

Front

When the part of the Earth where you live is turned away from the sun, it is __________time.

Back

night

Front

When the part of the Earth where you live is toward the sun, it is __________time.

Back

day

Front

A full rotation takes ______ hours.

Back

24

Front

What causes the Earth's seasons?

Back

Seasons happen because the Earth tilts as it goes around the Sun

Front

When is daylight longer? Winter or Summer?

Back

Summer