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The Sun Vocab
Science 5B The Sun
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cardinal directions | The 4 main directions of North, South, East, and West. |
| Compass | An instrument used to show directions. The needle of a compass always points north. |
| Sun | The star around which Earth and 7 other planets revolve. |
| Revolution | A motion of 1 body moving around another. The Earth revolves counterclockwise around the Sun every 365 days. |
| Rotation | The turning of a body around another. The Earth rotates counterclockwise every 24 hours. |
| Horizon | The boundary between the Earth's surface & the sky. |
| Cycle | The set of events or actions that repeat in a predictable pattern. |
| Prediction | To estimate accurately in advance based on a pattern or previous knowledge. |
| Shadow | The dark area behind an object that blocks light. |
| Season | The 4 times during the year that bring predictable weather conditions to a region on Earth. These are Summer, Winter, Spring, and Fall. |