Science Midterm 5

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Gravity

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The force of attraction between objects due to their mass.

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Meteorite

Back

A meteor that strikes Earth's surface.

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Moon Phases

Back

The apparent shapes of the Moon in the sky.

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Earth’s water levels

Back

Rise on the side facing the Moon due to gravity.

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Tilt of Earth’s axis

Back

Causes the seasons.

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New Moon

Back

The phase where the Moon appears completely dark.

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Earth’s rotation

Back

Completes one full rotation on its axis every 24 hours.

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Orbit

Back

The path one object takes around another.

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Apparent Motion

Back

When stars or objects seem to move because Earth is moving.

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Star

Back

An object in space that produces its own energy, including heat and light.