Earth's Movement in Space

Front

What is the average distance between the Earth and the Sun?

Back

The average distance is called an astronomical unit.

Front

What are the two main ways in which the Earth moves?

Back

Earth rotates and revolves.

Front

What is it called when daylight hours are almost equal to night time hours?

Back

It is called an equinox.

Front

In which hemisphere do we live (in the US)?

Back

We live in the Northern Hemisphere.

Front

What happens during the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere receives the most direct sunlight and experiences the longest day.

Front

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

Back

Revolution.

Front

What is the term for the Earth's spinning on its axis?

Back

Rotation.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is a light year?

Back

A light year is the distance that light travels in one year.

Front

What occurs during the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere experiences the shortest day and the least direct sunlight.