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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. How long does it take to the Earth to rotate on its axis one time? | 24 Hours |
| 2. How long does it take for the Earth to orbit the sun? | It takes 365 days |
| 3. When Earth faces the sun is it night or day? | It is Day |
| 4. When Earth faces the moon is it night or day? | It is night |
| 5. What does Earth's tilt do? | It causes that parts of the Earth have sunlight. |
| 6. When does the Northern Hemisphere tilt toward the sun causing us to experience a hot summer? | June, July, August |
| 7. What would happen if the Earth did not sit on a tilt? | We would not experience seasons |
| 8. What is caused by the moon orbiting around the Earth? | We see different moon phases |
| 9. What is it called when the Earth orbits around the Sun? | It is called a revolution |