Gravity & Motion

Front

Circular movement around an axis. Example, Earth spins on its axis.

Back

Rotation

Front

The movement of an object around another object. Example, Earth orbits the Sun.

Back

Revolution

Front

An imaginary line around which a body rotates.

Back

Axis

Front

The path of an object as it revolves around another object in space

Back

orbit

Front

When 1/2 the Earth faces the Sun and is lighted.

Back

day

Front

When 1/2 the Earth is not in the Sun's rays

Back

night

Front

A force that pulls objects toward each other

Back

Gravity

Front

the tendency of an object to resist a change in its motion

Back

Inertia

Front

What is the name of the imaginary line running through the North Pole to the South Pole?

Back

axis

Front

The Earth is rotating on its axis, creating _____

Back

day and night