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Science Ch 7 Vocab

Observing the Sky

AB
universeeverything that exists
telescopea device that collects light and makes distant objects appear closer and larger
refractionthe bending of waves as they go from one substance to another
reflectionthe bouncing of waves off a surface
wavelengththe distance from one peak to the next on a wave
frequencythe number of waves that pass through a point in a secound
electromagnetic spectrumwaves of light order by wavelength
rotationa complete spin on an axis
International Date Linethe 170 degree line of longetude
standerd time zonea belt 15degrres wide in longetude in which all places have the same time
revolutionone complete trip around the Sun
phase of the Moonthe shape lighted part of the Moon seen from Earth at any time
lunar eclipsea blocking of a view of the Sun when Earth passes through the Moons shadow
solar eclipseblocking out of a view of the Sun when Earth passes through the Moon
tidethe regular rise and fall of the water level along the shoreline


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