Seasons
The imaginary line that passes through the Earth from North to South Pole.
Axis
Earth spinning on it's axis
Rotation
24-hour cycle caused by Earth's rotation
Day
the movement of one object around another
Revolution
One complete revolution around the sun.
Year
Earth's path around the sun
Orbit
Occurs twice per year, when the noon sun is directly overhead at farthest south or north of the equator (June 21st and December 21) Summer and Winter
Solstice
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
a division of the year that is associated with particular weather patterns and daylight hours.
Seasons
Ms. Marcus is the Best teacher. True or False
True