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Exploring Earth's Movements, the Moon, and Their Cosmic Interactions

This chapter delves into the intricate movements of Earth and its Moon, discussing concepts like rotation, revolution, and orbits. It explains how these movements create phenomena such as eclipses and lunar phases. Learn about the elliptical paths objects take in space and the significance of NASA's role in space exploration. The chapter also covers key technological advancements, such as the Hubble Telescope, that have enhanced our understanding of the universe. Discover how Earth's movements dictate the celestial patterns we observe daily.

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Exploring Earth's Movements, the Moon, and Their Cosmic Interactions

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  1. Chapter 8-Planet Earth and Its Moon

  2. ___________ spinning of a planet, moon, or star around its axis. Rotation

  3. _____________ movement of one object around another Revolution

  4. __________ path an object follows as it revolves around another object Orbit

  5. ________a shape that is like a circle stretched out in opposite directions. Ellipse

  6. Eclipse __________ event in which one object in space gets between the sun and another object.

  7. _______________ event in which the moon passes through Earth’s shadow. Lunar eclipse

  8. Solar eclipse ___________ event in which the moon passes between the sun and Earth.

  9. NASA ________ the government agency that runs the U.S. space program.

  10. Earth’s movements ________________ cause changes in patterns that are seen in the sky.

  11. Earth makes a rotation on an imaginary axis in about _________. 24 hours

  12. Earth revolves around the sun in about _________. 365 days

  13. The ____________ depend on where the sun, moon, and Earth are. moon’s phases

  14. Each time the moon rotates on its axis, _____________________ it revolves once around Earth

  15. eclipse In an _______, an object in space casts its shadow on another.

  16. NASA uses technology such as the ___________ and _________________ to study space. space station the Hubble Telescope

  17. _____________ has changed greatly as a result of space exploration. Communication

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