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Space
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6th Grade
02/24/2022

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Nebula
Definition
A huge collection of gas and dust in outer space
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Rotation
Definition
happens when the earth spins on it's axis.
Term
How many hours does it take the earth to make 1 full rotation?
Definition
24 hours
Term
Revolution
Definition
happens when an object completes an orbit around another object 1 time
Term
How long does it take earth to make one full revolution around the sun?
Definition
365 1/4 days
Term
seasons
Definition
seasons occur because the earth's tilt does not change as earth orbits the sun.
Term
radiation
Definition
the transfer of energy through waves. radiation can travel through air or a vacuum.
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equinox
Definition
the earth's axis is neither toward nor away from the sun. there is an equal amount of daytime and nighttime.
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solstice
Definition
the earth's axis is tilted directly toward or away from the sun. This is when the longest and shortest days of the year occur.
Term
the moon does not create its own light. It is only visible because it reflects sunlight (true/false)
Definition
TRUE
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the moon does not create its own light. It is only visible because it reflects sunlight (true/false)
Definition
TRUE
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