TEKS 8.7A Earth's Movement

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth on its axis?

Back

23.5 degrees.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

Earth's rotation on its axis.

Front

What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere when it is fall in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Spring.

Front

Describe the position of the Earth during fall in the Northern Hemisphere.

Back

Fall (autumn) in Northern Hemisphere and equal hours of daylight in both hemispheres.

Front

TRUE or FALSE: The Earth rotates in a clockwise motion.

Back

False.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's revolution around the sun?

Back

It causes the changing of 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 orbiting of the Earth around the sun.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

Back

Approximately 24 hours.

Front

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

Back

Approximately 365.25 days.

Front

What is the significance of the equinoxes?

Back

They are the times of the year when day and night are of equal length.