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Earth Orbit and Rotation 5-ESS1-2

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axis

the imaginary line around which Earth rotates, it runs through Earth from pole to pole
axis Simple Definition

constellation

a pattern or shape formed by a group of stars
constellation Simple Definition

equinox

the two days a year when the Sun is directly over the equator, making day and night equal
equinox Simple Definition

latitude

the distance in degrees north or south of the equator
latitude Simple Definition

longitude

the distance in degrees east or west of the prime meridian
longitude Simple Definition

orbit

the path of one body around another, like Earth’s orbit around the Sun
orbit Simple Definition

rotation

the turning of a planet on its axis
rotation Simple Definition

season

a period of unique climate caused by the tilt of the Earth as it revolves around the Sun
season Simple Definition

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