Day/Night and Seasons

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilted axis of the Earth causes the seasons.

Front

What is the day and night cycle caused by?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis causes the day and night cycle.

Front

How long does it take for the moon to orbit the Earth?

Back

The moon takes about 27-29 days to orbit the Earth.

Front

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

Back

It takes 24 hours for the Earth to complete one rotation.

Front

What is the term for the path an object takes as it revolves around another object?

Back

The path is called an orbit.

Front

What is the Earth's axis?

Back

The Earth's axis is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Front

Why do we have different seasons?

Back

Different seasons occur because of the tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is when an object spins on its axis, while revolution is when an object orbits around another object.

Front

What is the significance of the Earth's tilt?

Back

The Earth's tilt is significant because it affects the intensity and duration of sunlight received at different latitudes, leading to seasons.

Front

What happens during a solar eclipse?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.