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Earth Orbit and Rotation 5-ESS1-2

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

The Imaginary Line Around Which Earth Rotates, It Runs Through Earth From Pole To Pole.

Axis

Axis Simple Definition

a pattern or shape formed by a group of stars

A Pattern Or Shape Formed By A Group Of Stars.

Constellation

Constellation Simple Definition

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

The Two Days A Year When The Sun Is Directly Over The Equator, Making Day And Night Equal.

Equinox

Equinox Simple Definition

the distance in degrees north or south of the equator

The Distance In Degrees North Or South Of The Equator.

Latitude

Latitude Simple Definition

the distance in degrees east or west of the prime meridian

The Distance In Degrees East Or West Of The Prime Meridian.

Longitude

Longitude Simple Definition

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

The Path Of One Body Around Another, Like Earth’s Orbit Around The Sun.

Orbit

Orbit Simple Definition

the turning of a planet on its axis

The Turning Of A Planet On Its Axis.

Rotation

Rotation Simple Definition

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

A Period Of Unique Climate Caused By The Tilt Of The Earth As It Revolves Around The Sun.

Season

Season Simple Definition

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