Earth Movements

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full rotation around its axis?

Back

24 hours

Front

If Earth was not tilted, what statement would be correct? The seasons are unaffected. The seasons are reversed. There are no seasons.

Back

There are no seasons.

Front

How long does it take the Earth to do the revolution movement?

Back

365 days

Front

What happens to our day and night hours on December 21st (Winter Solstice)?

Back

Days are shorter and nights are longer.

Front

What happens to our day and night hours on June 21st (Summer Solstice)?

Back

Days are longer and nights are shorter.

Front

The spinning of an object on its axis is called______

Back

rotation

Front

Day and night is caused by the . . .

Back

rotation of earth on its axis.

Front

Sunlight hits Earth’s surface most directly at the _______. Because of this, this area doesn't experience seasons.

Back

equator

Front

What is a revolution?

Back

one object moving around another object

Front

What is rotation?

Back

spinning in place about an axis