Earth's Rotation Quiz

Earth's Rotation and Orbit

• The Earth takes 24 hours to complete one rotation around its axis.
• The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of 23.5 degrees relative to its orbit around the Sun.

Earth's Orbit and Seasons

• It takes the Earth approximately 365.25 days to complete one orbit around the Sun.
• The Earth experiences the June solstice on June 20/21, not June 22nd.
• The change of seasons on Earth is caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun.

Seasons at the Poles

• The opposite seasons experienced at the north and south poles are due to the Earth's axis tilt, causing the poles to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Equinoxes

• During the equinoxes, the Earth's axis is perpendicular to the Sun, resulting in equal daylight and darkness hours.

Latitude and Geological Features

• The Tropic of Capricorn represents a latitude of 23.5°S.
• The Arctic Circle is significant during the June solstice as the Sun remains above the horizon for 24 hours, resulting in constant daylight.

Travel and Sun Exposure

• Sun lovers should travel to the southern hemisphere during the December solstice (December 21/22) for maximum sun exposure.