Patterns of Earth and Sky Ch 2

Front

What is the movement of Earth called when it spins on its axis?

Back

Rotation.

Front

What is the movement of Earth around the sun called?

Back

Revolution.

Front

How long does it take for Earth to complete one rotation?

Back

24 hours.

Front

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

Back

365 days.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its axis.

Front

Why do we see different stars at different times of the year?

Back

Because Earth is constantly moving in its orbit around the sun.

Front

What is the term for the path that Earth takes around the sun?

Back

Orbit.

Front

What is the reason we experience seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of Earth's axis as it orbits the sun.

Front

What is the term for the imaginary line that divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Back

Equator.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on the appearance of the sky?

Back

It causes the sun, moon, and stars to appear to move across the sky.