Earth's Movement in Space Flashcard

Front

What is the path of an object around another object in space called?

Back

Orbit

Front

What is the tendency of an object to resist a change in motion called?

Back

Inertia

Front

What is the term for the point at which the sun is as far north or as far south of the equator as possible, creating the longest and shortest daylight hours?

Back

Solstice

Front

What is the term for the movement of one object around another in its own path?

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for a planet to complete one rotation on its axis?

Back

Day

Front

What is the term for the imaginary line that an object rotates around?

Back

Axis

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's rotation on the appearance of the sun in the sky?

Back

It causes the sun to appear to rise in the east and set in the west.

Front

What is the term for the equal length of day and night that occurs twice a year?

Back

Equinox

Front

What is the gravitational pull of the Earth on objects called?

Back

Gravity

Front

What is the term for the circular movement of the Earth around the sun?

Back

Revolution