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Earth & Space
Vocabulary for 5th Grade Earth & Science Unit
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| System | A group of parts that work together |
| Earth | 1 of the 8 planets that orbits the sun, the 3rd planet from the sun, only planet that supports life |
| Astronomy | The study of everything in the universe, which has large distances, big sizes, long periods of time, and many things (stars, planets, galaxies, comets, and black holes) |
| Gravity | A force that pulls all objects toward each other |
| Universe | All of the contents of space including matter, energy, and galaxies |
| Galaxy | One of the very large groups of stars and other matter in the universe |
| Solar System | A group of planets and other objects that move around a central star |
| Planet | Biggest after Sun and orbit it. Have an atmosphere. |
| Moon | Object that orbits Earth |
| Star | Hot ball of gas that gives off energy. Needed for life. |