Science Final Exam Review

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a cluster of gas that gives off energy

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star

Front

a group of objects in space revolving around a star because of gravitational attraction to the star

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solar system

Front

A large spherical object in space that travels around a star yearly.

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planet

Front

part of the Little Dipper, the closest bright star to the North Pole, also known as the North Star

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Polaris

Front

 imaginary lines used to identify how far east or west a place is located

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longitude

Front

How often does the Earth REVOLVE around the Sun?

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Annually

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the distance north or south of the Equator

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latitude

Front

 an instrument for measuring latitude using the angle between the horizon and a star

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sextant

Front

 a position in the sky directly above the Earth’s South Pole

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South Celestial Pole

Front

an imaginary line that something rotates on

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axis