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1Rotation Revolution
Earth Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 365 days/ 1 year | the time it takes for the Earth to revolve around the Sun |
| rotation | the time it takes for the Earth to spin on its axis one time |
| barometer | measures air pressure |
| weathering | the wearing away of sediments |
| 1 month | the time it takes for the moon to orbit the Earth |
| climate | the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time |
| revolution | going all the way around in a circular motion |
| anemometer | measures wind speed |
| rain gauge | holds and measures precipitation |
| deposition | the dropping of sediments to a new location |
| erosion | the carrying away of sediments |
| seasons | caused by the tilt of the Earth |
| tides | caused by the pull of gravity of the moon |
| 24 hours | to spin on its axis |
| weather | the conditions of the atmosphere on a daily basis |