Matching Pairs Seasons, Solstices, EquinoxesOnline version Complete this vocabulary activity to review terms from last week and practice vocabulary from this week! You can play this game an unlimited number of times, so you should be completing the task over and over until you get them all correct! by Maria Thomas _ Staff - DillardDriveMS 1 2 3 The most northern and southern ends of the Earth where the Earth’s axis of rotation meets the surface 4 The elliptical path of the Earth or a planet 5 December 21st 6 The length of Earth's revolution 7 To go around 8 The Earth's revolution 9 This happens twice a year when neither hemisphere is tilted toward or away from the sun. The noon sun is directly above the equator. 10 September 23rd 11 An imaginary line that runs (horizontally) around the center of the Earth. The Earth has the greatest diameter at this point. It divides the Earth into the Northern & Southern hemispheres. 12 To spin or turn 13 June 21st 14 The Earth's rotation 15 Half of a sphere, or half of the Earth 16 When the sun reaches its greatest distance north or south of the equator twice a year 17 March 21st 18 An imaginary line that runs through the center of the Earth 19 The length of Earth's rotation Revolution Autumnal equinox This picture shows the Earth's revolution. A process that contributes to the pattern of changing seasons Equator Axis Hemisphere Equinox Rotation Orbit Solstice 24 hours Spring equinox This picture shows the Earth's rotation. A process that causes the day/night cycle Summer solstice Winter solstice Poles 365 days
