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