Seasons and Tides

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

It takes approximately 24 hours for the moon to go around the Earth.

Front

What is the term for the Earth's path around the sun?

Back

A revolution.

Front

What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere when it is fall in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Spring.

Front

What are high tides and low tides caused by?

Back

High tides and low tides are caused by the moon's gravitational pull on the Earth's water.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis responsible for?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis is responsible for the changing seasons.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of the Earth around the sun.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Summer in the Northern Hemisphere occurs when the North Pole is tilted towards the sun.

Front

What is winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Winter in the Northern Hemisphere occurs when the North Pole is tilted away from the sun.