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An imaginary line around which a sphere like a planet rotates |
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the four main directions: North, south, East and West |
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the time between sunrise and sunset on Earth when it is light |
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The apparent boundary between Earth's surface and the sky |
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The time between sunset and sunrise on Earth when it is dark |
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To estimate accurately in advance based on a pattern or previous knowledge |
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A dark area behind a object that blocks light |
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The sun, the eight planets and the other objects that orbit it. |
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the star around which Earth and other planets orbit |
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The time of day when the sun is coming over the horizon in the East |
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the time of day when the sun has gone below the horizon in the west |
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an instrument for locating directions on Earth's surfaces using a magnetic needle that points toward the north |
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the four times during the year that bring predictable weather conditions to a region on Earth; the four of them are Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter |
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a huge sphere of hydrogen and helium that radiates heat and light; the sun is a star |
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A large celestial body orbiting a star |
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