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