Earth's Rotation and Revolution

Earth's Rotation and Revolution

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Science

7th - 8th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes seasons on Earth?

Back

The revolution of the Earth around the Sun and the Earth's tilt.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which hemisphere experiences winter when the Northern Hemisphere has summer?

Back

Southern Hemisphere.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

24 hours.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth responsible for?

Back

The changing seasons.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun during the summer solstice?

Back

Northern Hemisphere.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between Earth's rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis; revolution is the orbit of Earth around the Sun.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on day and night?

Back

It causes day and night due to the side facing the Sun experiencing daylight.

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