Vocab
The imaginary line that passes through the Earth from North to South pole
Axis
How long is one day?
24 hours
Day
The movement of one object around another
Revolution
How long is one year?
365 days
Earth spinning on its axis.
Rotation
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 an Winter*
Solstice
How many seasons are there?
4
One complete revolution around the sun approx. 365 days
Year
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*
Equinox
How many times a year is a solstice and when?
2 times and once in the summer and once in the winter.
Earth's path around the sun
Orbit
A division of the year that is associated with particular weather patterns and daylight hours
Season
How many times a year is an equinox?
twice a year