earths place in the universe 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Axis
A
An imaginary line an object turns around
2
Q
Day/night(24 hours)
A
Pm- afternoon- after 12 lunch time. Am- morning time before noon-Asleep and when you first go to school.
3
Q
Rotation / rotate
A
The movement of an object in a circular motion
4
Q
Orbit( position)
A
But repeating path that one object in space takes around another
5
Q
Shadow
A
Dark shape made with an object blocks light. when you stand outside, your body block sunlight and that makes a shadow
6
Q
Cycle
A
A circle of events that repeat in a regular pattern.
7
Q
sphere/spherical
A
perfectly round and symmetrical like a ball.
8
Q
Tilt
A
the Angle of the earths axis. this causes seasons.
