Earth's Motions

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Across
  1. 3. This is where the sun shines directly in Sept and March
  2. 5. This is the shape of the Earth's orbit
  3. 8. This motion takes one year to complete
  4. 10. This motion takes 24 hours
  5. 12. This is the reason for the seasons
  6. 13. This is the direction of rotation and revolution
  7. 15. This is the season when the NH is tilted toward the sun
Down
  1. 1. This is when the sun is directly overhead in Clarence
  2. 2. This is the longest and shortest day of the year
  3. 4. This imaginary line is always tilted the same way in space
  4. 6. This season follows after summer
  5. 7. This is when the noon sun is very low
  6. 9. This is the direction the sun rises each day
  7. 11. This is the number of degrees we rotate per hour
  8. 12. This goes up as the angle of the sun goes up
  9. 14. This is a 12 hour day
  10. 16. This is the month with the Spring Equinox