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Sci 6 Chp16 (Sec1&2) Solar Sytem

Component of the Solar System

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geocentric system, describes solar system where all planets revolve around the EARTH.
heliocentric system, describes solar system where all planets revolve around the SUN.
solar system, large planetary sustem with many smaller planetary systems and objects.
ellipseoval shape; shape of planets' orbit/path.
inertiamoving object continues in a straight line; or; non-moving object to stay in place.
gravityattractive force between two objects
nuclear fusionhow smaller nuclei combine into larger nuclei, forming heavier elements and releasing energy.
core, central part of sun or earth.
photosphereInner layer of sun's atmosphere.
chromospheremiddle part of sun's atmosphere.
corona, outer layer of sun's atmosphere.
solar wind, A stream of electrically charged particles moving very fast from the sun's corona.
sunspot, dark, cooler areas on the sun.
prominenceLoop of gas sticking out of the sun. Connects sunspots.
solar flareExplosion of hydrogen gas from sun's surface that happens when loops in sunspot areas quickly connect.


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