Patterns of Earth and Sky Chapter 1 Review

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What is evidence?

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Evidence is information that supports an answer to a question.

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How many stars are in our solar system?

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There is 1 star in our solar system.

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What does it mean to visualize?

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To visualize means to make a picture in your mind using information from different sources.

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What is a star?

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A star is a huge object in space that gives off heat and light.

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What are data?

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Observations or measurements recorded in an investigation are called data.

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What is a planet?

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A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star and does not produce its own light.

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What is a comet?

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A comet is a small icy body in space that, when passing close to the sun, heats up and begins to release gases, forming a tail.

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What is an asteroid?

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An asteroid is a small rocky body that orbits the sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

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What does it mean to investigate?

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To investigate means to carry out research or study to discover facts or information.

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What is an observation?

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An observation is the act of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way.