Earths Movements

The study of space and the universe is

The earth is tilted on its _____

One rotation of Earth is equal to

The earth movement around the sun is called:

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

What are the reasons for the season?

What type of orbit does the Earth have?  This was proven by astronomer Johannes Kepler.

Day and night are caused by _______________.

Why is the Equator warmest?

The center of mass between two objects. This is what the planets truly orbit.

What is Earth's daily motion on its axis called?

This movement changes the direction of the Earth's axis and will cause the north star to change over time.

Earth's wobble cause by the gravitational pull from the Moon only. This changes the degree of the Earth's tilt and will cause seasonal changes.

What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?

The earth rotates every

Why do we experience the changing of the season on the earth?