Where In The World Flashcards
A pair of points that are on opposite sides of a planet
Atipods
The line of fastest rotation on the earth it is a full circumference located midway between the poles
Equator
The two ends of the axis around which the earth rotates North Pole and South Pole
Poles
Am imagine any line through the middle of the earth around which the earth rotates.
Axis
The spinning of the earth around its own axis.
Rotation
Revolution
The movement of the earth around the sun
The nearly circular path the earth follows around the sun.
Orbit
A year having 366 days the extra day being February 29th.
Leap year
Time of year when day and night equal everywhere on earth. Now, the Suns rays are directly overhead @ 12:00
Equinox
Ex March 1st
Time of year when the differences in day and night is at a maximum.
Solstice
Ex. June 22nd
The distance of place north or south of the equator measured in degrees.
Latitude
Imaginary lines On the surface of the earth draw. Parallel to the equator.
Parallels