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 time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around the sun?

Back

Year

Front

What is the force of attraction created by all objects with mass?

Back

Gravity

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 position of the sun in relation to the Earth during the changing seasons?

Back

Equinox

Front

What is the movement of the Earth around its own axis called?

Back

Rotation

Front

What is the term for one complete trip of the Earth around the sun?

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the imaginary line that the Earth rotates around called?

Back

Axis

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on the seasons?

Back

It causes variations in sunlight and temperature, leading to different seasons.