Earth-Moon-Sun Unit Vocabulary

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Illumination

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The process of light hitting an object and making it visible.

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Simulation

Back

A digital or physical model used to explore a system and gather evidence.

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Light

Back

Electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye.

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Illuminates

Back

To light up or make something visible.

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Reflection

Back

The process by which light bounces off a surface.

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Model

Back

A representation used to explain a system or concept.

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Scale

Back

The relative size of objects compared to the real object.

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Proportion

Back

The relationship of parts to a whole.

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Dark Side of the Moon

Back

The side not illuminated by the sun.

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Shadow Border

Back

The dividing line between the illuminated and dark parts of the Moon.