Unit 5 Review: Earth and Space

Front

What season is the Northern Hemisphere in when it is at position 2?

Back

Summer

Front

How long does one revolution of the Earth take?

Back

365.25 days

Front

What is the term for the path an object takes around another object?

Back

Orbit

Front

What does the Earth do on its axis?

Back

Rotates

Front

What season does the Northern Hemisphere experience when the North Pole is tilted away from the Sun?

Back

Winter

Front

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

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis?

Back

Rotation

Front

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

Back

It causes different seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Front

What is the approximate duration of a day on Earth?

Back

24 hours

Front

What is the relationship between the Earth and the Sun during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The North Pole is tilted towards the Sun.