24-25 Midterm Review

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

Earth's rotation on its axis.

Front

Which direction does the sun rise?

Back

The sun rises in the East.

Front

What is the movement of Earth around the sun called?

Back

Revolution.

Front

What is the movement of Earth on its axis called?

Back

Rotation.

Front

What evidence shows that Earth is rotating?

Back

The appearance of shadows changing throughout the day.

Front

What is density?

Back

Density is the mass of a substance divided by its volume.

Front

How does density affect liquids?

Back

Less dense liquids float on top of more dense liquids.

Front

What is the relationship between density and layering of liquids?

Back

Liquids with different densities will form layers, with the least dense on top.

Front

What is the term for the path Earth takes around the sun?

Back

Orbit.

Front

What is the term for the path the moon takes around Earth?

Back

Orbit.