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Chapter 25 Vocabulary Flashcards

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The scientific study of the stars, planets, and other natural objects in space

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Astronomy

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The shape of an oval

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Ellipse

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To change or develop slowly, usually into a better, or advanced, level

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Evolve

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Energy that affects a physical action, such as movement

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Force

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Earth-centered

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Geocentric

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The force that causes all things to fall toward Earth

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Gravity

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Sun-centered

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Heliocentric

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An opinion or belief that does not agree with a religion’s official belief or opinion

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Heresy

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A system of beliefs, ideas, or theories that informs how people live

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Ideology

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The process of changing location; movement

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Motion

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The path one object takes around another object

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Orbit

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Following conventional practices, especially as related to religion

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Orthodox

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The study of matter and energy

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Physics

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The size or dimension of something, often in comparison to something else

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Proportion

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To move or spin around something

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Revolve

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A generalized rule in science that describes how something works in the natural world

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Scientific Law

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