The Earth, Sun, & Moon System

Front

How many days are in Earth's revolution?

Back

365 days

Front

It takes the Earth ____ hours to rotate one time.

Back

24 hours

Front

Winter Solstice begins on.

Back

December 21st

Front

The Northern & Southern Hemispheres are separated by Earth's _______. (imaginary belt)

Back

equator

Front

During the ________ phase, the Moon appears to be getting smaller.

Back

waning

Front

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

Back

orbit

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the shape of the Earth's orbit around the Sun?

Back

elliptical

Front

What is the term for the position of the Earth in relation to the Sun during the summer solstice?

Back

tilted towards the Sun

Front

What is the effect of the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

It causes the seasons.