Mystery science 1-3 Earth Terms

Front

What is the term for the following definition: 'an imaginary line that goes through the North Pole and South Pole of the Earth'?

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axis

Front

What is the term for the following definition: 'the distance around a circle'?

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circumference

Front

What is the term for the following definition: 'a pretend version of something that scientists use when the real thing is too big, small, or complicated to work with'?

Back

model

Front

What is the term for the following definition: 'a large, round object in outer space that orbits a star'?

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planet

Front

What is the term for the following definition: 'to spin or turn around a central point, like the Earth around its axis'?

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rotate

Front

What is the term for the following definition: 'one of four main directions; if you are facing north, it is to the right'?

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east

Front

What is the term for the following definition: 'one of four main directions; when you face north, west is to the left and east is to the right'?

Back

north

Front

What is the direction called that is one of four main directions; if you are facing north, it is the direction behind you?

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south

Front

What is the tool that tells time by using the changing direction of shadows caused by the Sun's movement across the sky?

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sundial

Front

What is the direction called that is one of four main directions; if you are facing north, it is to the left?

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west