Y7 EP Earth, Moon and Sun Spelling List

Front

The Earth spins on its ___.

Back

axis

Front

Australia is located in the Southern ___

Back

hemisphere

Front

The Earth's ___ is the path it follows around the Sun due to the force of gravity.

Back

orbit

Front

The _____ is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into two hemispheres.

Back

Equator

Front

The axis is _____ at an angle of approximately 23.5 degrees.

Back

tilt

Front

It takes approximately 24 hours for the Earth to complete one full _____ around its axis.

Back

rotation

Front

It takes approximately 365 days for the Earth to complete one full _____ around the Sun.

Back

revolution

Front

The _____ is the longest day of the year.

Back

solstice

Front

The _____ occur twice a year when day and night are almost equal length.

Back

equinox

Front

A _____ is used to organize weeks, months and years.

Back

calendar