Space Flashcards
1
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axis
A
the imaginary line that passes through Earth’s center and the North and South poles is Earth’s axis.
2
Q
rotation
A
the spinning of earth on its axis is called a rotation.
3
Q
revolution
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revolution is the movement of one object around another. one complete revolution of the earth is called a year.
4
Q
orbit
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earth follows a path, or orbit, as it revolves around the sun.
5
Q
solstice
A
a solstice is a day is farthest south or north of the equator.
6
Q
equinox
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an equinox is when day and night are both about twelve hours long all around the world. this occurs twice a year.
7
Q
astronomy
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thetudy of the moon, stars, and other objects in space is called astronomy.
