8.7A Mini Flashcard #3

Front

What position of Earth corresponds to the beginning of summer in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Position C

Front

What is the term for the movement of Earth that causes approximately 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness in areas around the equator?

Back

a rotation

Front

What describes the conditions in Edinburg, Texas during summer when the North Pole is tilted toward the sun?

Back

There are more daylight hours.

Front

What diagram shows the position of Earth when it is winter in Tokyo, Japan?

Back

(Diagram showing Earth's axial tilt away from the sun in the Northern Hemisphere during winter)

Front

What season is experienced in the Northern Hemisphere when it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Summer

Front

What is the Earth's axial tilt that affects seasons?

Back

Approximately 23.5 degrees.

Front

What is the term for the time of year when day and night are approximately equal in length?

Back

Equinox.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution of the Earth?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

Approximately 24 hours.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the sun?

Back

Approximately 365.25 days.