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Planets and Other Objects in Space
Planets
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Science
4th Grade
04/08/2014

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Solar System
Definition
a group of objects in space that move around a central star
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sun
Definition
a star; a burning sphere
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star
Definition
a burning sphere of gases, like our sun
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planet
Definition
a large object that moves around a star
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axis
Definition
the imaginary line that run through both poles of a planet that it rotates around
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inner planets
Definition
the planets that are closest to the sun
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outer planets
Definition
planets further away from the sun like Jupiter & Saturn
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Earth
Definition
third planet from the sun
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moon
Definition
a natural satellite
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phases
Definition
the changes in the apparent shape of the moon
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gas giants
Definition
four of the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus & Neptune) that are mostly made of gases
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rings
Definition
tiny bits of dust, ice crystals and small pieces of rock
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rotation
Definition
spinning movement
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revolution
Definition
the movement of a planet in orbit aroudn the sun
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How long does it take the Earth to complete a revolution?
Definition
365 days
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How long does it take the Earth to rotate once on its axis?
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24 hours
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orbit
Definition
the path an object takes when revolving around another object
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asteroids
Definition
small & rocky objects that move around the sun
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comet
Definition
small mass of dust and ice that orbits the sun
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telescope
Definition
a tool people use to observe distant objects
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optical telescope
Definition
collects and focuses light, magnifies an object
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radio telescope
Definition
collects and focuses invisible radio waves
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space probe
Definition
vehicles sent to explore space
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