Unit F - The Earth in Space (Vocab) Flashcards
1
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Phenomenon
A
An event related to how the world and universe work
2
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Plausible
A
Consistent with evidence
3
Q
Axis
A
The imaginary line around which an object spins or rotates
4
Q
Rotate
A
To spin on an axis
5
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Orbit
A
To travel around another object in a circular or elliptical path; the path an object follows as it revolves around another object
6
Q
Revolution
A
A complete circle made by a planet around a sun or by a moon around a planet
7
Q
Leap year
A
All the extra built-up time has made an extra day; 2/29
8
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Tide
A
A periodic change in seal level that is caused by the rotation of Earth and the gravitational attraction between Earth and the Moon and Sun
