Earth's place in the universe Flashcards
1
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An imaginary line an object turns around.
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Axis
2
Q
PM-afternoon- after 12 lunch time. AM- morning time before noon - asleep and when you first get to school.
A
day/night (24 hours)
3
Q
The movement of an object in a circular motion.
A
Rotation/Rotates
4
Q
A repeating path that one object in space takes around another.
A
Orbit (position)
5
Q
A dark shape made when an object blocks light. when you stand outside, Your body blocks sunlight and that makes a shadow.
A
Shadow
6
Q
A circle of events that repeats in a regular pattern.
A
Cycle
7
Q
Perfectly round and symmetrical like a ball.
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Sphere/Spherical
8
Q
The angel of the earth’s axis. this causes seasons.
A
Tilt
9
Q
The first phase of the moon. In this phase, The moon is completely dark since we can’t see the side that the sun is shining on.
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New moon
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