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12 Cards in this Set
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rotation
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Movement of Earth around its axix.
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equinox
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The sun is directly overhead at the equator at this time.
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latitude
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A measure of distance from the equator, expressed in degrees north and south.
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revolution
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Movement of Earth around the sun.
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orbit
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The path of Earth as it revolves around the sun.
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Astronomy
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The study of the moon, stars and other objects in space
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Solstice
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The sun is directly overhead at 23.5 degrees north or south at this time.
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axis
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Line passing through Earth's center and poles.
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vernal equinox
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Occurs in March and marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
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orbit
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The path of Earth as it revolves around the sun.
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Autumnal equinox
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Occurs in September and marks the beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere.
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latitude
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A measure of distance from the equator, expressed in degrees north and south.
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