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Planet earth

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What does the word "orbit" mean?

To circle around something

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What do you call the imaginary line that runs through the Earth's center from the North pole to the South pole?

Axis

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What do you call one complete trip of Earth around the sun.

Revolution

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How long does it take for one complete ROTATION of the Earth?

24 hours

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How long does it take the Earth to make one complete REVOLUTION around the sun?

One year (365 1/4 days)

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On which day of the year is the Northern Hemisphere tilted furthest from the sun? (Hint: it's the first day of winter)

Winter solstice (around December 21)

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On which day of the year is the Northern Hemisphere tilted closest to the sun? (Hint: it's the first day of summer)

Summer solstice (around June 21)

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Which hemisphere is "above" the Equator?

Northern

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The first day of fall and the first day of spring are also known as this-

equinox

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In which hemisphere is North America?

Northeast

Southwest

Southeast

Northwest

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In which hemisphere is Australia?

Northeast

Southeast

Northwest

Southwest

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Name the three layers of planet Earth.

Core, mantle, crust

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Which of these is a climate zone on Earth?

Southern

Ocean

Tropical

Frigid

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Which of these can affect an area's climate?

Animals in the area

Elevation of that area

Weather in the area

The number of countries in the area

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Which climate zone do we experience in Maryland?

Desert

Polar

Humid temperate

High mountain

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Which of these does NOT affect an area's climate?

Number of cities

Distance from the Equator

Landforms

Elevation

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