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