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trilateration

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Method used by GPS to find an exact location.

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Method used by GPS to find an exact location.

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trilateration

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length of one wave

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wavelength

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tilt

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to lean or slant in one direction

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autumn

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season characterized by cooling temperatures and changing leaves

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Earth revolution

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the orbit of the Earth around the sun is called an Earth revolution; appro 365 days

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equinox

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one of two points during the year where the tilt of its axis causes it to be straigh trelative to the sun (Fall & Spring)

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spring

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season characterized by warming temperatures and new growth

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one of two points during the year where the tilt of its axis causes it to be straigh trelative to the sun (Fall & Spring)

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equinox

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Geographic information System (GIS)

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A system designed to create, store, analyze, and present geographic data.

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axis

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a line around which something rotates

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uses natural light, such as the sun

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passive remote sensing

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season characterized by hot temperatures and long days

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summer

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frequency

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number of waves per second

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light

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electromagnetic radiation that acts as a wave

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remote sensing

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a way to gain info about something without physical contact

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rotate

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to turn on an axis or center

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a way to gain info about something without physical contact

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remote sensing

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to turn on an axis or center

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rotate

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subdivision of the year characterized by changes in temperature, weather, ecology and hours of daylight (caused by difference in insolation)

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season

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the Earth’s axis is tilted

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axial tilt

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wavelength

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length of one wave

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passive remote sensing

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uses natural light, such as the sun

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axial tilt

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the Earth’s axis is tilted

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insolation
a measure of solar radiation energy received on a given surface area; how much sunlights shines on a place
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a region on Earth thas has a sunifrom standard time
time zone
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active remote sensing
uses lasers to shine a certain wavelength onto an object
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solstice
one of the two points throughout the year when the tilt of the Earth's axis reaches it maximum angle to the sun (Summer and Winter)
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Global Positioning System (GPS)
A network of satellites in orbit around the Earth which allows us to pinpoint any location and define it as a set of coordinates.
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Earth's rotation
the rotation of the Earth around its axis - once ever 24 hours
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season characterized by cold temperatures and short days
winter
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A system designed to create, store, analyze, and present geographic data.
Geographic information System (GIS)
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to lean or slant in one direction
tilt
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uses lasers to shine a certain wavelength onto an object
active remote sensing
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a line around which something rotates
axis
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number of waves per second
frequency
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the orbit of the Earth around the sun is called an Earth revolution; appro 365 days
Earth revolution
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season characterized by warming temperatures and new growth
spring
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summer
season characterized by hot temperatures and long days
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season characterized by cooling temperatures and changing leaves
autumn
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A network of satellites in orbit around the Earth which allows us to pinpoint any location and define it as a set of coordinates.
Global Positioning System (GPS)
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season
subdivision of the year characterized by changes in temperature, weather, ecology and hours of daylight (caused by difference in insolation)
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electromagnetic radiation that acts as a wave
light
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a measure of solar radiation energy received on a given surface area; how much sunlights shines on a place
insolation
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revolve
to move in a circle
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the rotation of the Earth around its axis - once ever 24 hours
Earth's rotation
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winter
season characterized by cold temperatures and short days
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time zone
a region on Earth thas has a sunifrom standard time
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one of the two points throughout the year when the tilt of the Earth's axis reaches it maximum angle to the sun (Summer and Winter)
solstice
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to move in a circle
revolve

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