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To circle around something.
a) orbit
b) axis
c) revolution
d) atmosphere

An imaginary line that runs through Earth's center from the North Pole to the South Pole.
a) orbit
b) axis
c) revolution
d) atmoshpere

A complete trip of Earth around the sun.
a) orbit
b) axis
c) revolution
d) atmosphere

The layer of gases that surrounds Earth.
a) orbit
b) axis
c) revolution
d) atmosphere

One of two days each year when the sun reaches its northernmost or southernmost point.
a) solstice
b) equinox
c) climate
d) precipitation

One of two days each year when the sun is directly overhead at the Equator.
a) atmosphere
b) solstice
c) equinox
d) climate

The average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time.
a) atmosphere
b) equinox
c) climate
d) precipitation

The water that falls on Earth as rain, snow, sleet, hail, or mist.
a) solstice
b) equinox
c) climate
d) precipitation

An area that receives reduced rainfall because it is on the side of a mountain facing away from the ocean.
a) equinox
b) solstice
c) climate
d) rain shadow

To make a complete circle around something.
a) equinox
b) climate
c) orbit
d) rain shadow

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