Earth's Rotation and Revolution

Front

What causes the seasons?

Back

The Earth's revolution and tilted axis.

Front

When the part of the world you're living in is tilted away from the sun, which season will you have?

Back

Winter.

Front

The spinning movement of the Earth around its axis is called...

Back

Rotation.

Front

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

Back

One year.

Front

The invisible line that passes through the North Pole and the South Pole is called the Earth's _____

Back

Axis.

Front

What is the term for the path the Earth takes around the Sun?

Back

Revolution.

Front

What is the term for the Earth's movement on its axis?

Back

Rotation.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on the seasons?

Back

It causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

How many degrees is the Earth's axis tilted?

Back

About 23.5 degrees.

Front

What is the equator?

Back

An imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.