Unit 7 Vocabulary

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What does an ASTRONOMER study?

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An astronomer studies stars, planets, and outer space.

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What is a FRIGID temperature?

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A frigid temperature is very cold, often associated with winter activities like snow skiing.

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What is an OBSERVATORY?

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An observatory is a place where people can go to look at stars and planets.

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What is a METEOR?

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A meteor is also called a shooting star; it is a small rock or particle that burns up in the Earth's atmosphere.

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What is GRAVITY?

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Gravity is the force that keeps all things on Earth's surface and prevents them from floating away.

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What do you do in a FRIGID temperature?

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In frigid temperatures, you can do activities like snow skiing.

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What is the universe?

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The universe is everything that exists, including all matter and energy.

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What is DEBRIS?

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Debris refers to scattered pieces of waste or remains, often found in space.

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What is the role of an ASTRONOMER?

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An astronomer observes celestial objects and phenomena to understand the universe.

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What can you find in an OBSERVATORY?

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In an observatory, you can find telescopes and equipment for studying stars and planets.