Earths revolution test review

Front

Why do the constellations appear to move?

Back

The Earth rotates and revolves.

Front

What is the longest duration of insolation?

Back

The path of the Sun from A to B to C.

Front

Name a constellation that is known as 'the Little Bear'.

Back

Ursa Minor.

Front

What phenomenon causes heavy snowfall east of the Great Lakes?

Back

Lake effect snow.

Front

What happens to the length of a shadow as the angle of the Sun’s rays decreases from 90° to 43°?

Back

The length of the shadow will increase.

Front

Define 'insolation'.

Back

Insolation is the amount of solar radiation received by a surface.

Front

What is the significance of the Earth's tilt in relation to seasons?

Back

The tilt of the Earth affects the angle of sunlight and the length of days, causing 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 orbiting of the Earth around the Sun.

Front

What is a solar noon?

Back

Solar noon is the time of day when the Sun is at its highest point in the sky.

Front

Explain the concept of 'apparent motion' of stars.

Back

Apparent motion refers to the way stars seem to move across the sky due to Earth's rotation.