5.1 Rotation, Revolution, Seasons

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sphere

a round, three-dimensional object

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axis (for Earth)

the imaginary vertical line around which Earth spins

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rotation (for Earth)

the spinning of Earth on its axis; causes day and night

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24 hours

the time for one complete rotation of Earth

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revolution (of Earth)

Earth's yearly orbit around the sun

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ellipse

elongated, closed curve; oval-shaped orbit path of Earth

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23.5 degrees

the amount Earth's axis is tilted; causes Earth to have seasons due to more or less direct rays

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solstice

the day when the Sun reaches its greatest distance north or south of the equator

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equinox

occurs when the Sun is directly above Earth's equator; equal day and night hours