Earth's Revolution, Rotation, Seasons

Front

What is the definition of Equinox?

Back

When the planet is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun.

Front

What is the motion of Earth that is best demonstrated by spinning a basketball on a finger?

Back

Rotation.

Front

Why does the sun appear to move to people on Earth?

Back

Because of Earth's rotation.

Front

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

Back

Winter.

Front

What is the spinning of the Earth on its axis called?

Back

Rotation.

Front

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

Back

Revolution.

Front

What are the two times of the year when day and night are of equal length?

Back

Equinoxes.

Front

What causes the change of seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis and its revolution around the sun.

Front

What is the term for the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Summer Solstice.

Front

What is the term for the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Winter Solstice.