Earth In Space Flashcards
1
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Axis is…
A
Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis. Axis is the Earth’s center and the North Pole and South Pole.
2
Q
Rotation is…
A
The spinning on Earth’s axis
3
Q
Astronomy is…
A
The study of moon, stars, and other objects in space.
4
Q
Revolution is…
A
Revolution is the movement of one object around another.
5
Q
Orbit is…
A
Earth follows a path as it revolves around the sun.
6
Q
Solstice is…
A
Each of these days, when the sun is farthest North or south of the equator is known as solstic.
7
Q
Equinox is…
A
Equinox is an “equal night”. During the day and night it’s about 12 hours long everywhere in Earth.
