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chapter 6 lesson 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| axis | the imaginary line that passes through Earth's center and the North and South poles. |
| rotation | the spinning of Earth on its axis. |
| revolution | the movement of one object around another. |
| orbit | a slightly elongated circle, or eclipse. |
| calendar | a system of organizing time that defines the beginning, length, and divisions of a year. |
| solstice | when the sun appears farthest north of the equator once each year and farthest south once each year. |
| equinox | when the noon sun is directly over head at the equator, rises due east, and sets due west. |