29.2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a solstice
A
When the Earth is tilted towards the sun or away
2
Q
What is an equinox
A
When the earth isn’t tilted at all
3
Q
What is rotation
A
The spinning motion of Earth on it’s axis
4
Q
What is revolution
A
The motion of Earth in an elliptical orbit
5
Q
What is ecliptic
A
The plane of Earth’s orbit around the Sun
5
Q
What is a time zone
A
An area of 15 degrees wide in which the time is the same
