rotation and revolution [earth & space] Flashcards
0
Q
earth has a measurable tilt of ______ degrees on it’s axis
A
23.5
1
Q
the ______ is the center of rotation of earth
A
axis
2
Q
the sun rises in the ____ and sets in the ______
A
east/west
3
Q
the earth rotates from ____ to ____
A
west/east
4
Q
it’s takes ______ hours for the earth to rotate once on it’s axis
A
24
5
Q
a solstice occurs during…
A
summer and winter
6
Q
an equinox occurs during….
A
spring and fall
7
Q
the day when the sun reaches it’s greatest distance north or south of the equator
A
solstice
8
Q
when the sun is directly above earths equator
A
equinox
