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Science Chapter 1 Unit B
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5th Grade
10/13/2012

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sun
Definition
What is the largest star in our solar system?
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refracting and reflecting
Definition
Name two types of telescopes you can use to view the stars and the planets.
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meteor
Definition
Once a meteoroid enters Earth's atmosphere it is called a _________.
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comet
Definition
Made of ice, rock, and debris and sometimes called a dirty snowball.
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Galileo, Sir Isaac Newton, and Hans Lippershey
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Three people who helped in the aid of developing the telescope and its advancements
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The Hubble Space Telescope
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The largest telescope in orbit around Earth
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constellation
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A group of stars that form a pattern in the night sky
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Big and Little Dipper
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The most recognized star pattern
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rotation

Definition
It takes Earth 24 hours to turn completely around and finish one ___.
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