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Science Vocab Ch1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | The study of the moon, stars, and other objects in space. |
| Axis | An imaginary line that passes through Earth's center. |
| Rotation | Earth spinning on its axis. |
| Revolution | The movement of one object around another object. |
| Orbit | Earth's path as it revolves around the sun. |
| Latitude | A measurement of distance from the equator, expressed in degrees north and south. |
| Solstice | A day when the sun is overhead at 23.5 degrees at noon. |
| Equinox | A day with equal day and night. |
| Vernal Equinox | Occurs around March 21st. |
| Autumnal Equinox | Occurs on September 23 |