Sun Earth Moon System

Front

The Earth's tilt is _?_ degrees.

Back

23.5

Front

The spinning of an object on its axis is called _?_

Back

rotation

Front

If the Earth rotated slower, how would that affect the length of the day?

Back

longer day

Front

What are the reasons for the seasons? Options: Earth's tilt and rotation., Earth's rotation and revolution., Earth's tilt and revolution., Earth's tilt and resolution

Back

Earth's tilt and revolution.

Front

When the Northern Hemisphere of Earth is leaning away from the Sun, What season is it in Chicago?

Back

Winter

Front

When the Northern Hemisphere is pointing towards the sun, what season is the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Winter

Front

What causes the phases of the Moon to change over the course of a month? Options: The moon's orbit (revolution), The moon's spin (rotation), The earth's orbit (revolution), The earth's spin (rotation)

Back

The moon's orbit (revolution)

Front

Name this phase of the moon.

Back

crescent

Front

If Earth revolved more slowly, what would happen?

Back

Years would be longer.