Science and Astronomy Flashcards

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lunar

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something that is related to the moon

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altitude

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the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level

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annually

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once a year; every year

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atmosphere

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the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet./ layer of air that surrounds a planet

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dependant variable

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A variable that is measured that depends/responds to the independent variable

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distance

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The amount of space between two objects

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energy

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The ability to do work

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galaxy

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a huge collection of gas, dust, and billions of stars and their solar systems, all held together by gravity.

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gravitational force

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The force of gravity that pulls objects with masses towards each other

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independent variable

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The variable that is purposely changed in the experiment