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Earth relationship S

The Earth in Space

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What is the shape of Earth's orbit? oval
What is the term used to describe how the Earth travels around the sun? orbit
What is revolution? One complete orbit of the Earth around the sun
How long does it take for Earth to complete one revolution? 365 1/4 days = 1 year
What is rotation? Spinning motion of Earth
How long does it take for Earth to complete one entire rotation? 24 hours = 1 day
What does the Earth spin on? Axis
What causes the Earth to face the sun for varying amounts of time? Earth's tilt (angle)
What does the tilted orbit cause? changes in temperature
When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere what season is it in the Southern Hempishere? winter
What does the sun provide the Earth? heat and light
Which coast in North America receives the day light first? East coast
Australia lies in the Southern Hemisphere. What is the season in Australia when it is winter in the United States? summer
What factors cause changes in temperatures during the seasons? the Earth's tilt and orbit
Why is the climate in the polar regions very cold? no direct sunlight
When does the sun shine directly over the Tropic of Cancer in the Northern Hemisphere? spring equinox
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