Earth Patterns

Front

What does the Earth orbit around?

Back

The Earth orbits around the Sun.

Front

Why does Earth have seasons?

Back

Earth has seasons because its axis is tilted.

Front

What is an imaginary line that goes through the North Pole and the South Pole?

Back

The imaginary line is called the Axis.

Front

What is the name of the path that Earth takes as it moves around the Sun?

Back

The path is called an orbit.

Front

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

Back

It takes one year.

Front

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

Back

The spinning of the Earth on its axis is called Rotation.

Front

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

Back

The movement of the Earth around the Sun is called Revolution.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

The tilt of the Earth affects the climate by creating different seasons.