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Axis   imaginary line about which an object rotates  
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Gravitational attraction   force of attraction between all masses in the universe, especially the attraction of the Earth's mass for bodies near its surface  
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Rotational axis   an imaginary line in which a three-dimensional object rotates around; the Earth spins on its axis  
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Prograde rotation   the counterclockwise spin of a planet or moon when seen from above the planet's or moon's north pole  
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Retrograde rotation   the clockwise spin of a planet or moon when seen from above the planet's or moon's north pole  
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Rotation   the spinning motion of a body on its axis  
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Tilt of the Earth's Axis   causes sunlight to hit different parts of the Earth more directly during the summer and less directly during the winter creating seasonal changes  
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Earth's rotation   causes night and day because the rotation causes locations on Earth to be rotating towards the sun and away from the sun.  
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