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Planetary Science Investigation 1
Investigation 1 Study Guide
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6th Grade
09/29/2014

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Altitude
Definition
the distance a location is above Earth's surface
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elevation
Definition
how far a location on Earth is above sea level
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point of view
Definition
the position from which an observation is made
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horizon
Definition
the line where the sky meets the surface of the Earth
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line of sight
Definition
the straight unimpeded path taken by light from an object to an eye
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rotation
Definition
the spinning motion of Earth on it's axis
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revolution
Definition
the trip or orbit Earth takes around the sun
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Sinking Ship Theory
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as you observe an object traveling away from you on a curved surface, that object appears to sink into the horizon
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