Unit F - List A Flashcards
DataInformation gathered from a experiment firsthand evidence from the 5 senses or from machines that extend our senses
Data
an event related to how the world and universe work
phenomenon
any represenatation of a system or its component to help one study and understand how it works
model
The imaginary line around which an object spins, or rotates. Earth rotates around an axis that runs straight through Earth from the North Pole to the South Pole
axis
another term for revolution
orbit
consistent with evidence
plausible
to teavel around another object in a circular or elliptical path
revolve
to turn or spin around an axis
rotate,rotation
one half of a sphere
hemisphere
the phase of the moon in which the lit portion of the moon is visible from earths surfac is less than a half circle. Crescent moons accur right after and right before the new moon.
crescent moon
an imaginary circle that divides earth into two halves calles northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere
equator
the phases of the moon when the illuminated portion visible from earth is increasing
waxing
a region throughout which the the same standered time is used
time zone
the phases of the moon when the illuminated portion visible from earth is decreasing
waning
a phase of the moon before or after it is full when more then half of its disk is illuminated
gibbous moon