8.7A Rotation and Revolution STAAR Review

Front

The spinning of an object on its axis is called______

Back

rotation

Front

Day and night is caused by the _____________ of earth on its axis.

Back

rotation

Front

The earth orbits around...

Back

the sun.

Front

What are the reasons for the seasons? Options: Earth's tilt and rotation., Earth's rotation and revolution., Earth's tilt and revolution., Earth's tilt and resolution

Back

Earth's tilt and revolution.

Front

When the Northern Hemisphere of Earth is Leaning away from the Sun, What season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing?

Back

Summer

Front

How long does it take the Earth to make one REVOLUTION around the Sun?

Back

365 days

Front

What season is letter A? Options: Winter, Summer, Spring, Fall

Back

Summer

Front

What is letter B's Equinox date? Options: June 21, December 21, March 21, September 21

Back

September 21

Front

What season is March 21st in Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Spring

Front

When the Northern Hemisphere is pointing towards the sun, what season is the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Winter