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UNIT 2
sicence
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9th Grade
02/12/2016

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Big Bang Theory
Definition

an explosion that cause what is believed what started the universe

"wow the big bang theory is a show right?"

example: explosion/universe

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Solar Nebular Therory
Definition

an nebula cloud that is believed have started the universe

"scientist are trying to prrove if the solar nebular theory is correct"

ex: solar/clouds

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Accretion
Definition

matter that is growing

"without accretion we wouldnt be able to build anything"

ex: matter/growth

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Planetesimals
Definition

and object formed from dust and other materials 

"planetesimals are what made earth"

ex:dust/matter

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Keplars Laws
Definition

planets revolution is an eliptical shape

"keplars laws are really confusing"

ex: science/Revolution

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Jovian Planets
Definition

planets with gas 

"jupiter looks big because of how much gas "

ex/ jupiter/ saturn

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Terrestrial Planets
Definition

inner planets/closet to the sun

"earth is an terrestrial planet"

ex:sun,warm

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Barycenter
Definition

the center mass of two objects

"the barycenter of earth and sun"

ex:center,mass

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Nutation
Definition

swinging motion in an axis of rotation

"the nutation of earth is very complicated"

ex: axis,motion

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Precession

 

Definition

  a difference in the orientation of the rotational axis of a rotating body.

"the moons precession and gravity force causes tides"

ex:force, rotation

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Retrograde Motion
Definition

is the apparent motion of a planet in a direction opposite of it

"retrograde motion really changes a lot"

ex:direction,motion

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Satelite Planet

 

Definition

a body that orbits another body

"the moon is an satelite planet"

ex:moons, gravity

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Tides

Definition

tides are gravity pulling on earths water and causing waves

"wow look at the oceans tides"

ex: ocean,water

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Tidal Range
Definition

is the vertical difference between the high tide and the succeeding lowtide

"the tidal range of that wave is high"

ex; wave ,difference

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spring tide
Definition

a tide just after a new or full moon

"i love the spring tide"

ex: moon,spring

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Neap Tide
Definition

a tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon 

"neap tide is gonna be awesome today"

ex:tide,wave

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Tidal Patterns
Definition

if the high and low tides differ in height

"tidal patterns are easy to measure"

ex: pattern, waves

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Fusion
Definition

the joining of two items through another

"the fusion of the metals need heat"

ex: joint, together

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Electromagnetic Radiation
Definition

is the radiant energy released by certainelectromagnetic processes

"thats a lot of electromagnetic radiation"

ex, radiation, solar

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Earths magnetic field
Definition

extends and meets solar winds

"earth has a strong magnetic field"

ex:earth, magnet

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Photosynthesis
Definition

 process used by plants and other organisms to convert light energy into chemical energy

"photosynthesis of plants are improtant"

ex, plants.sun

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