Earth's Movements and Seasons

The movement of the Earth spinning or turning around on its axis.

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The path an object follows around another object, like Earth’s path around the Sun.

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Earth’s movement in an orbit around the Sun that takes one year.

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Imaginary lines; parallel to the equator

An imaginary straight line that the Earth rotates on.

Observable events in the natural and human-made world that provoke curiosity and prompt inquiries

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 a natural phenomenon that occurs twice a year in each hemisphere of the earth, once in the summer and once in the winter

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Time of year when the day and night are equal. This event occurs twice a year during Spring and Fall.

Caused by Earth’s tilt and revolution around the sun. Includes spring, summer, fall and winter.

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The study of space including the sun, moon, stars and planets.

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