Earths Movement

to

move in

an orbit

around,

like the

Earth.

• Orbit

• Axis

• Revolution

• Rotation

The spinning

of Earth on

its axis,

which

creates day

and night.

• Rotation

• Axis

• Orbit

• Solstice

Occurs

twice a year, when

the Sun reaches

its highest or

lowest point in the

sky, marking the

longest and

shortest days

Happens when

day and night

are oÿ equal

length,

occurring in

Spring and Fall

(March and

September).

The layer of

gases

surrounding

Earth, crucial

for regulating

temperature

and

supporting life.

A dry area on

the leeward side

of a mountain,

where little

precipitation

occurs due to

the mountain

blocking moist

air.

• precipitation

• atmosphere

• Rain Shadow

• axis

Water that falls

from clouds as

rain, snow,

sleet, or hail,

playing a key

role in Earth's

water cycle

• Precipitation

• orbit

• climate

• atmosphere

The

longĀ-term

average weather

patterns in a

particular

region,

influenced by

Earth's position

and atmosphere.

The spinning

of Earth on

its axis,

which

creates day

and night.

• Rotation

• Revolution

• Axis

• Orbit

The movement

of Earth

around the

Sun,

responsible for

the changing

seasons.