Wonders. Unit 3 Week 3 Earth: Vocabulary

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What does a globe represent?

Back

The Earth.

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CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

Front

Which word means 'the study of the Sun, Moon, stars, and planets'?

Back

Astronomy.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What does the word 'amount' mean?

Back

How large.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

Front

What is temperature a measurement of?

Back

How hot or cold something is.

Front

What does the word 'model' mean?

Back

A small copy of an object.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What is the primary purpose of a globe?

Back

To represent the Earth's surface and geography.

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CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

Front

What is the difference between astronomy and astrology?

Back

Astronomy is the scientific study of celestial bodies, while astrology is a belief system that suggests a relationship between celestial phenomena and human affairs.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What are the three main types of models used in science?

Back

Physical models, mathematical models, and conceptual models.

Front

How does temperature affect the state of matter?

Back

Temperature changes can cause matter to change states, such as from solid to liquid (melting) or from liquid to gas (evaporation).

Front

What tools do astronomers use to study celestial bodies?

Back

Telescopes, satellites, and space probes.