Week 15 Math and Science Vocab

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Definition of asteroid:

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A rocky object that orbits the Sun.

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Science: Definition of celestial?

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Belonging to or related to the sky.

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Definition of comet?

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A small object made of ice and dust that orbits the Sun.

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Definition of epicycle?

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A mini-orbit explaining variations in planetary movement.

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Definition of geocentric?

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Model of the solar system where the Sun and planets orbit around Earth.

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Definition of heliocentric:

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Model of the solar system where planets orbit the Sun.

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Definition of meteoroid?

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A small chunk of rock and metal debris in space.

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Math: Definition of common denominator?

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A number divisible by all denominators of the fractions.

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Math: Definition of equivalent ratios?

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Ratios that, when simplified, have the same value.

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Math: Definition of Density?

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a ratio comparing mass to volume