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EARTH, SUN, AND MOON
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Axis | an imaginary straight line around which an object such as Earth rotates |
| Constellation | group of celestial bodies, usually stars, which appear to form a pattern or picture in the sky. |
| Gravity | • natural force of attraction exerted by a celestial body, such as Earth, upon objects at or near its surface |
| Revolution | a complete circle made around something; the orbit made by a planet or satellite around another body |
| Rotation | act or process of turning around an axis |
| Star | gaseous mass in space that generates energy by thermonuclear reactions |
| Circumpolar constellations | constellations that are always in the Northern Hemisphere’s nighttime sky |
| Phases of the moon | different appearances of the moon (for example, a full circle or a thin crescent) |