Day and Night Cycle

Front

What is the imaginary line around which the Earth spins?

Back

Axis

Front

What is the period of 24 hours or the time it takes Earth to make one complete spin on its axis?

Back

Rotation

Front

True or False: The Sun moves around the Earth and the Earth stays still.

Back

False

Front

Earth is tilted on its _______.

Back

Axis

Front

How often does the Earth revolve around the Sun?

Back

Every year

Front

What is the term for the movement of the Earth around the Sun?

Back

Revolution

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the term for the path the Earth takes as it revolves around the Sun?

Back

Orbit

Front

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

Back

It causes different seasons as different parts of the Earth receive varying amounts of sunlight.

Front

What is the name of the phenomenon when day and night are of equal length?

Back

Equinox