Chapter 2 Earth in Space

Chapter 2 Earth in Space

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Science

7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The ORBIT of one object around another object

Back

revolution

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The SPIN of an object around its axis

Back

rotation

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When Earth's rotation axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun. Day and night are the same length.

Back

equinox

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When Earth's rotation axis is tilted DIRECTLY toward or away from the sun. (short day/long night or long day/short night)

Back

solstice

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A phase of the moon during which more of the lit part is visible each day (growing bigger)

Back

waxing

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A phase of the moon during which less of the lit part is visible each night (growing smaller)

Back

waning

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The movement of one solar system object into the shadow of another object.

Back

eclipse

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