The Sun-Earth system Flashcards
1
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The Sun
A
is the source of all energy of the earth.
2
Q
Rotation
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Rotation is the action of rotating around an axis or center.
3
Q
Revolution
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Revolution is a complete trip around the sun in 365 ¼
4
Q
Earth’s Orbit
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is the movement around the sun.
5
Q
The tilt of the Earth
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is the angle of the planet and the plane, it is tilted 23.5 degrees.
6
Q
The Seasons
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are Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Spring. They are due to the tilt of the Earth.
7
Q
The equinox and the solstice
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Equinox: When the day and night in both hemispheres are the same lengths. Solstice: When day and night are not the same lengths (it depends on which hemisphere you are in)
