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Sun/Earth/Moon
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Axis | An imaginary line on which the body rotates |
| Equator | An imaginary line dividing the Northern and Southern hemisphere |
| Satellite | an object revolving the Earth or another planet |
| Physical Characteristic | features that identify an object |
| Tilt | A sloping position |
| Rotation/Rotate | To spin or make a circular motion on its own axis |
| Revolution/Revolve | To go all the way around |
| Day/Night Cycle | Caused by the Earth’s rotation or spinning on its axis once every 24 hours |
| Orbit | the path on object takes around another object |
| Crater | a large, bowl-shaped area in the ground or on the surface of a planet or the moon |
| Shadow | dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface. |
| Sunrise/Dawn | When the Sun begins to rise in the East |
| Sunset/Dusk | When the Sun begins to set in the West |
| Seasons | Caused by the tilt of the Earth |
| Model | A smaller version or representation that shows the same appearance |
| Relationship | A connection, association or involvement |
| Solar System | Gravitational bound system consisting of the Sun and 8 planets |
| Sun | the star the Earth orbits |