seasons
what season has longer days and warmer temperatures?
spring
How long does one complete rotation of Earth take?
24 hours
What is the tilt of Earth's axis?
23.5 degrees.
What happens when our side of Earth faces the Sun?
its daytime.
How long does it take for Earth to orbit the Sun once?
365 days.
when it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in Australia?
winter
What is it called when Earth spins on its axis?
rotation
Does the tilt of Earth's axis change throughout the year?
no
What occurs when our side of Earth faces away from the Sun?
What shape is Earth's path around the Sun?
oval-shaped (elliptical)
what is the shortest day of the year called?
winter solstice
What two times does the rotation of Earth create?
day and night.
What does the tilt of Earth's axis cause?
seasons.
What creates the daily cycle of day and night?
Earth's rotation.
What is the journey of Earth around the Sun called?
revolution.
what happens to the days during fall?
the days get shorter
What does Earth's rotation give us?
a daily cycle of light and darkness.
When does the North Pole tilt toward the Sun?
during summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
How does the rotation of Earth affect light and darkness?
creates the light and dark cycles.
Where is the Sun located in relation to Earth's orbit?
not in the center
how many seasons does Earth experience in a year
4
What speed does Earth travel while rotating?
67,000 miles per hour
When does winter occur in the Northern Hemisphere?
when the North Pole tilts away from the sun.
Which part of Earth experiences daylight when the other part is in darkness?
the side facing the sun.
What causes the yearly cycle of seasons?
Earth's tilt and orbit.