unit 2 set 2 Flashcards
1
Q
latitude -
A
The distance north or south from the equator, measured in degrees.
2
Q
solstice
A
The two days of the year on which the noon sun is directly overhead at either 23.5 degrees South or 23.5 degrees North.
3
Q
eclipse
A
The partial or total blocking of one object by another.
4
Q
solar eclipse -
A
The blocking of sunlight to Earth that occurs when the moon is between the sun and Earth.
5
Q
umbra
A
The darkest part of a shadow.
6
Q
penumbra -
A
The part of a shadow surrounding the darkest part.
7
Q
lunar eclipse -
A
The blocking of sunlight to the moon that occurs when Earth is directly between the sun and moon.
