Seasons Vocabulary
Definition of Axis
The imaginary line that passes through the Earth from North to South pole
Definition of Orbit
Earths path around the sun
Definition of Rotation
Earth spinning on its axis
Definition of Solstice
Occurs twice per year, when the noon sun is directly overhead at farthest south or north of the equator (June 21st and December 21st) *Summer and Winter*
Definition of Day
24 hour cycle caused by Earth's rotation
Definition of Equinox
Occurs twice per year, sun is direct at the equator and neither hemisphere is pointed toward or away from the sun (around March 21 and around September 23)*means equal day and night.*Spring and Fall*
The movement of one object around another
Definition of Season
A division of the year that is associated with particular weather patterns and daylight hours.
Definition of Year
One complete revolution around the sun approx.365 days