Amplify Science: Patterns of Earth & Sky Vocab

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A scientist who studies stars, planets, and other objects in the universe

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Astronomer

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An arrangement of stars as seen from Earth

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Constellation

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A period of time that is 24 hours long and includes daytime and nighttime

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Day

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Information that supports an answer to a question

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Evidence

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Something scientists make to answer questions about the real world

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Model

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To move in a regular path around something

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Orbit

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A huge object in space that gives off heat and light

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Star

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The only star in our Solar System

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Sun

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To make a picture in your mind using information from different sources

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Visualize

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The length of time it takes for Earth to orbit the sun once

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Year