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 To spin or turn 2 3 The Earth's revolution 4 June 21st 5 To go around 6 This happens twice a year when neither hemisphere is tilted toward or away from the sun. The noon sun is directly above the equator. 7 March 21st 8 The elliptical path of the Earth or a planet 9 September 23rd 10 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. 11 When the sun reaches its greatest distance north or south of the equator twice a year 12 The length of Earth's rotation 13 The most northern and southern ends of the Earth where the Earth’s axis of rotation meets the surface 14 December 21st 15 The Earth's rotation 16 An imaginary line that runs through the center of the Earth 17 The length of Earth's revolution 18 19 Half of a sphere, or half of the Earth Axis Revolution This picture shows the Earth's revolution. Orbit A process that causes the day/night cycle Equator A process that contributes to the pattern of changing seasons Summer solstice Hemisphere Autumnal equinox Equinox This picture shows the Earth's rotation. Rotation Winter solstice Poles 365 days Solstice Spring equinox 24 hours
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