Earth, Sun, and Moon

Front

Axis

Back

The imaginary line inside Earth from North Pole to South Pole

Front

Rotation

Back

Earth spinning on its axis

Front

Day

Back

1 rotation of Earth

Front

Revolution

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Earth traveling around the sun

Front

Year

Back

1 revolution

Front

Seasons

Back

4 distinct times of year where temperature changes on Earth: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

Front

Solstice

Back

Beginning of summer or winter

Front

Equinox

Back

Beginning of spring or fall

Front

Direct sunlight

Back

Longer daylight hours

Front

Indirect sunlight

Back

Shorter daylight hours