How fast does the Earth spin? vocab flashcard

Front

What is an imaginary line that goes through the North Pole and South Pole of the Earth called?

Back

Axis

Front

What is the distance around a circle known as?

Back

Circumference

Front

What do scientists use when the real thing is too big, small, or complicated to work with?

Back

Model

Front

What is a large, round object in outer space that orbits a star called?

Back

Planet

Front

What does it mean to spin or turn around a central point?

Back

Rotate