Earth's Rotation, Revolution, and Seasons

Earth's Rotation, Revolution, and Seasons

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6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Earth's rotation?

Back

Earth's rotation is the spinning of the planet on its axis, which takes approximately 24 hours to complete, resulting in day and night.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Earth's revolution?

Back

Earth's revolution is the movement of the planet around the Sun, taking about 365.25 days to complete one full orbit, which causes the seasons.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

Day and night are caused by Earth's rotation on its axis; when one side of the Earth faces the Sun, it experiences daytime, while the opposite side experiences nighttime.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the tilt of Earth's axis?

Back

Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of approximately 23.5 degrees, which affects the intensity and duration of sunlight received at different latitudes, leading to seasons.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens during the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

During the summer solstice, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun, resulting in the longest day of the year and the start of summer.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the winter solstice?

Back

The winter solstice occurs when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun, resulting in the shortest day of the year and the start of winter.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do seasons change?

Back

Seasons change due to Earth's axial tilt and its revolution around the Sun, causing different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

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