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SC: SolarSystem/Star
CH 1: Lessons 1-4
Term | Definition |
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magnify | To make an object appear larger |
telescope | A tool that makes distant objects appear larger, brighter, and sharper. |
inner planets | The four planets closest to the Sun: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars |
moon | A small, round body in orbit around a planet |
orbit | To move in a path around an object |
outer planets | The four planets farthest from the Sun: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune |
planet | A large body in space that moves around a star |
solar system | The sun, planets around it, and other objects that orbit the sun. |
sun | The nearest star to earth |
space probe | A craft that helps scientists explore outer space |
gas giant | A very large planet made up mostly of gases |