Earth's Rotation and Revolution 2°A

Discover Earth's amazing rotation and revolution! Learn about seasons, solstices, and equinoxes.

Click on blank space to select the correct answer. Earth revolves around the sun. This is known as revolution, and it takes one year to make one.At the same time, Earth rotates on its own axis, an imaginary line that runs from North Pole to South Pole. Each rotation takes almost one day. Click on every item to sort it according to its category. Summer Solstice It's the longest day of the year. In the Northern Hemisphere, it occurs on June 20 or 21. Winter Solstice It's the shortest day of the year. In the Northern Hemisphere, it occurs on December 21 or 22. Spring Equinox In the Northern Hemisphere, it occurs on March 21. Autumn Equinox In the Northern Hemisphere, it occurs around September 23. In the Southern Hemisphere, when does winter solstice occur? On June On December In the Southern Hemisphere, when does spring equinox occur? On March On September How does the Earth's tilt affect on the amount on sunlight received?