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A period of the year characterized by specific weather patterns and daylight hours, caused by Earth's tilt and orbit around the Sun. Season
The angle at which Earth’s axis is tilted relative to its orbit around the Sun, about 23.5 degrees. Tilt
An imaginary line that Earth spins around, running from the North Pole to the South Pole. Axis
An imaginary line around the middle of Earth that divides it into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Equator
The scientific study of stars, planets, and other objects in space. Astronomy
Information or observations that help support or prove an idea or explanation. Evidence
The spinning motion of Earth on its axis. Rotation
The path that Earth follows around the sun. Orbit
The time it takes Earth to complete one full orbit around the Sun, approximately 365 days. Year
A statement or account that makes something clear or understandable. Explanation
an arrangement of stars as seen from Earth. Constellation
something we observe to be similar over and over again. Identifying patterns often leads scientists to ask questions and to plan investigations about what might be causing the pattern. Pattern
the period of time it takes for the Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis, which is approximately 24 hours. Day
the pull between Earth and other objects, and it acts even without touching. Because of this force, a desk is pulled down to the floor, because of this force,a pencil is pulled to the desk. Gravity
This side of the Earth is facing toward the Sun. Daytime
This side of the Earth is facing away from the Sun. Night time
a huge object in space that gives off heat and light Star
a scientist who studies stars, planets, and other objects in the universe Astronomer
something that scientists make to answer questions about the real world Model
to make a picture in your mind using information from different sources Visualze
the only star in our solar system Sun
includes the sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun solar system
attempting to find out about something Investigation
The observations or measurements recorded in an investigation Data
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