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4 Science: Space
constellations, ellipse, eclipse, ect.
Question | Answer |
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rotation | the spinning of Earth around its axis |
revoloution | the movement of one object around another |
constellations | star patterns |
solar eclipse | occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth and casts its shadow on Earth |
lunar eclipse | occurs when the Moon and the Sun are on opposite sides of Earth, causing a lunar eclipse |
eclipse | occurs when the Moon gets in front of the Sun |
ellipse | Earth's orbit |
orbit | the path Earth follows as it revolves around the Sun |
axis | an imaginary line that goes through Earth's center |
FACT: | Earths Rotation: - Earth turns around its AXIS. This axis passes through the North and South Pole, and the center of Earth. It takes 23 hours and 56 minutes to make a full rotation. |
FACT: | Proof the Earth moves: -it looks like the sun and stars move -seasons change |
FACT: | Earth seems t stand still because the movement is a slow, steady movement. We don't feel this movement. |
FACT: | Telescopes, cameras, and computers allow scientists to study space. |
FACT: | Earth is tipped to one side as it rotates around the Sun. |
Published by: | Abby |