(mod) Causes of Seasons Rotation and Revolution Flashcard 2024

Front

What is the name of the imaginary line running through the North and South poles of Earth?

Back

Axis

Front

Spinning of the Earth on its axis is called...

Back

Rotation

Front

What is the tilt of Earth's axis?

Back

23.5 degrees

Front

The shortest day of the year occurs on the ___ ___.

Back

Winter solstice

Front

What hemisphere is America located in?

Back

Northern Hemisphere

Front

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

Back

Orbit

Front

What is the term for the movement of the Earth around the Sun?

Back

Revolution

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the South Pole is tilted away from the Sun?

Back

Winter

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on seasons?

Back

It causes variations in sunlight and temperature.

Front

What is the longest day of the year called?

Back

Summer solstice