Physical Science Flashcards
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A kind of motion caused by earth’s rotation about its axis.
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Spinning motion
2
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It is the motion of the earth around the sun that causes change in season.
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Revolution of earth around the sun.
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A model of the solar system that is sun-centered.
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The heliocentric model (heliocentrism).
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A model of the solar system that is earth-centered.
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Geocentric model
5
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What is the direction of the rotation and revolution of planets.
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Counterclockwise direction
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A group of stars that forms on imaginary outline or pattern.
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Constellation
7
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Sequence of constellations
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Zodiacs - sagittarius, scorpio, libra, virgo, leo, cancer, gemini, taurus, aries, pisces, aquarius, capricorn.
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path of the sun around the celestial sphere.
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The ecliptic.
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