c2 i1 Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
orbit
A
to circle around something
2
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axis
A
an imaginary line that runs though earths center from the north pole to south pole
3
Q
revolution
A
a complete trip of earth around the sun
4
Q
atmosphere
A
the layer of gasses surrounding earth
5
Q
solstice
A
one of two days of the year when the sun reaches is northernmost or southernmost points
6
Q
equinox
A
one of two days a year the sun is directly over head at the equator
7
Q
climate
A
the average weather an area over a long period of time
8
Q
precipitation
A
the water that falls on the ground as rain, snow, sleet, hail or mist
9
Q
rain shadow
A
an area that receives red used rain fall because it is on the side of a mountain facing away from the ocean
