Seasons

Front

What is the Earth's axis?

Back

The Earth's axis is an imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which the Earth rotates.

Front

What shape is the Earth's orbit around the Sun?

Back

The shape of the Earth's orbit is nearly circular.

Front

What causes shadows to change length throughout the day?

Back

Shadows change length throughout the day due to the Earth's rotation.

Front

What does the Earth's travel around the Sun create?

Back

The Earth's travel around the Sun creates the seasons.

Front

What force pulls the Earth around the Sun?

Back

The Sun's gravity pulls the Earth around it.

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

The four seasons are spring, summer, autumn (fall), and winter.

Front

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

Back

It takes approximately 365.25 days for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of about 23.5 degrees.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect the seasons?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to the seasons.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun.