Where In The World Flashcards

1
Q

A pair of points that are on opposite sides of a planet

A

Atipods

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2
Q

The line of fastest rotation on the earth it is a full circumference located midway between the poles

A

Equator

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3
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The two ends of the axis around which the earth rotates North Pole and South Pole

A

Poles

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4
Q

Am imagine any line through the middle of the earth around which the earth rotates.

A

Axis

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5
Q

The spinning of the earth around its own axis.

A

Rotation

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6
Q

Revolution

A

The movement of the earth around the sun

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7
Q

The nearly circular path the earth follows around the sun.

A

Orbit

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8
Q

A year having 366 days the extra day being February 29th.

A

Leap year

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9
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Time of year when day and night equal everywhere on earth. Now, the Suns rays are directly overhead @ 12:00

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Equinox

Ex March 1st

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10
Q

Time of year when the differences in day and night is at a maximum.

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Solstice

Ex. June 22nd

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11
Q

The distance of place north or south of the equator measured in degrees.

A

Latitude

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12
Q

Imaginary lines On the surface of the earth draw. Parallel to the equator.

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Parallels

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