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Byers, EIS, Lesson 2,Vocabulary
Lesson 2 Vocabulary
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7th Grade
07/19/2013

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axis
Definition
imaginary straight line about which a body (e.g. the earth or other planet) rotates
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diameter
Definition
A line passing from side to side of any body through the center
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galaxy
Definition
a large system of dust, gas, stars, and other celestial bodies that has a particular shape.
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orbit
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To travel around and object(esp. a celestial object)
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revolve
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to move around a fixed point or line, or object
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rotate
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to turn on an axis
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satellite
Definition
A small or secondary celestial body which revolves round a larger one
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