Earth, Sun, Moon Vocab

Front

Sun is the center of the universe

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Heliocentric Theory

Front

An object that revolves around another in space

Back

Satellite

Front

Time when the Sun is farthest from the equator.

Back

Solstice

Front

A representation showing the structure or workings of an object, system, or concept.

Back

Model

Front

Neither hemisphere is pointed towards the sun; day and night are equal.

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Equinox

Front

An object orbiting a star, rounded by its gravity, and has cleared its orbit.

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Planet

Front

Earth-centered view of the universe

Back

Geocentric Theory

Front

An imaginary line through Earth's center and the poles, around which Earth rotates.

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axis

Front

The spinning of Earth on its axis

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Rotation

Front

Movement of an object around another

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Revolution