3.2 formation of the solar system Flashcards

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what is the name for a cloud of dust and gas in space?

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nebula

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define axis

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axis is the imaginary line through the middle of a planet

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3
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define orbit

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the path of planet around the sun

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define hypothesis

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a testable prediction

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in which direction do planets orbit the sun in?

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they orbit in the same direction, counter-clockwise

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what is the same plane?

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the same flat surface

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