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Geo Unit#2
vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hemisphere | Half of the Earth northern Eastern southern western |
| orbit | The path the Earth takes around the sun |
| rotation | How to earth spins every 24 Hours |
| revolution | How the Earth spins around its axis every 24 Hours |
| summer solstice | When does Southern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun |
| winter solstice | When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun |
| equinox | When the sun shines most directly at the equator. Equal length day and night . happens during spring and fall |
| climate | Common weather patterns in an area over a long period of time |
| weather | Current conditions outside right now |
| Axis | The imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole |