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Solar system; stability of orbital motions; satellites key terms
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Solar system; stability of orbital motions; satellites
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space-63-term-01 classification Our Solar System
A classification cue for nebula cloud forming a protostar: it supports (Physics only) State that the Sun is a star by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Our Solar System. Star life cycles depend on mass: nebula and protostar stages lead to main sequence, then lower-mass and higher-mass stars follow different final pathways. Cue words: identify classify category label definition object type membership distinction.
space-63-term-02 evidence Our Solar System
A evidence cue for main sequence star balancing forces: it supports (Physics only) State that the Sun is a star by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Our Solar System. Star life cycles depend on mass: nebula and protostar stages lead to main sequence, then lower-mass and higher-mass stars follow different final pathways. Cue words: observation spectrum signal data measurement inference support pattern conclusion.
space-65-term-01 classification Our Solar System
A classification cue for distant galaxy spectrum: it supports (Physics only) State that the Sun is one of many stars in the Milky Way galaxy by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Our Solar System. Red shift means light from distant galaxies has increased wavelength; together with cosmic microwave background radiation it supports an expanding universe from the Big Bang. Cue words: identify classify category label definition object type membership distinction.
space-65-term-02 evidence Our Solar System
A evidence cue for red-shifted absorption lines: it supports (Physics only) State that the Sun is one of many stars in the Milky Way galaxy by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Our Solar System. Red shift means light from distant galaxies has increased wavelength; together with cosmic microwave background radiation it supports an expanding universe from the Big Bang. Cue words: observation spectrum signal data measurement inference support pattern conclusion.
space-62-term-01 classification Our Solar System
A classification cue for distant galaxy spectrum: it supports (Physics only) State that the Milky Way galaxy is one of many billions of galaxies in the universe by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Our Solar System. Red shift means light from distant galaxies has increased wavelength; together with cosmic microwave background radiation it supports an expanding universe from the Big Bang. Cue words: identify classify category label definition object type membership distinction.
space-62-term-02 evidence Our Solar System
A evidence cue for red-shifted absorption lines: it supports (Physics only) State that the Milky Way galaxy is one of many billions of galaxies in the universe by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Our Solar System. Red shift means light from distant galaxies has increased wavelength; together with cosmic microwave background radiation it supports an expanding universe from the Big Bang. Cue words: observation spectrum signal data measurement inference support pattern conclusion.
space-25-term-01 classification Our Solar System
A classification cue for planet orbiting the Sun: it supports (Physics only) Describe the Solar System as the Sun, planets, dwarf planets, moons, asteroids and comets by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Our Solar System. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: identify classify category label definition object type membership distinction.
space-25-term-02 evidence Our Solar System
A evidence cue for moon orbiting a planet: it supports (Physics only) Describe the Solar System as the Sun, planets, dwarf planets, moons, asteroids and comets by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Our Solar System. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: observation spectrum signal data measurement inference support pattern conclusion.
space-60-term-01 classification Our Solar System
A classification cue for planet orbiting the Sun: it supports (Physics only) State that planets and dwarf planets orbit the Sun by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Our Solar System. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: identify classify category label definition object type membership distinction.
space-60-term-02 evidence Our Solar System
A evidence cue for moon orbiting a planet: it supports (Physics only) State that planets and dwarf planets orbit the Sun by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Our Solar System. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: observation spectrum signal data measurement inference support pattern conclusion.
space-58-term-01 classification Our Solar System
A classification cue for planet orbiting the Sun: it supports (Physics only) State that moons orbit planets by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Our Solar System. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: identify classify category label definition object type membership distinction.
space-58-term-02 evidence Our Solar System
A evidence cue for moon orbiting a planet: it supports (Physics only) State that moons orbit planets by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Our Solar System. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: observation spectrum signal data measurement inference support pattern conclusion.
space-09-term-01 classification Our Solar System
A classification cue for planet orbiting the Sun: it supports (Physics only) Describe a moon as a natural satellite by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Our Solar System. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: identify classify category label definition object type membership distinction.
space-09-term-02 evidence Our Solar System
A evidence cue for moon orbiting a planet: it supports (Physics only) Describe a moon as a natural satellite by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Our Solar System. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: observation spectrum signal data measurement inference support pattern conclusion.
space-11-term-01 classification Our Solar System
A classification cue for planet orbiting the Sun: it supports (Physics only) Describe artificial satellites as human-made objects that orbit planets or moons by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Our Solar System. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: identify classify category label definition object type membership distinction.
space-11-term-02 evidence Our Solar System
A evidence cue for moon orbiting a planet: it supports (Physics only) Describe artificial satellites as human-made objects that orbit planets or moons by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Our Solar System. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: observation spectrum signal data measurement inference support pattern conclusion.
space-30-term-01 classification Our Solar System
A classification cue for planet orbiting the Sun: it supports (Physics only) Distinguish planets from moons by what they orbit by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Our Solar System. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: identify classify category label definition object type membership distinction.
space-30-term-02 evidence Our Solar System
A evidence cue for moon orbiting a planet: it supports (Physics only) Distinguish planets from moons by what they orbit by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Our Solar System. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: observation spectrum signal data measurement inference support pattern conclusion.
space-32-term-01 classification Our Solar System
A classification cue for nebula cloud forming a protostar: it supports (Physics only) Distinguish stars from planets by explaining that stars produce their own light by fusion whereas planets do not by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Our Solar System. Star life cycles depend on mass: nebula and protostar stages lead to main sequence, then lower-mass and higher-mass stars follow different final pathways. Cue words: identify classify category label definition object type membership distinction.
space-32-term-02 evidence Our Solar System
A evidence cue for main sequence star balancing forces: it supports (Physics only) Distinguish stars from planets by explaining that stars produce their own light by fusion whereas planets do not by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Our Solar System. Star life cycles depend on mass: nebula and protostar stages lead to main sequence, then lower-mass and higher-mass stars follow different final pathways. Cue words: observation spectrum signal data measurement inference support pattern conclusion.
space-26-term-01 classification Our Solar System
A classification cue for distant galaxy spectrum: it supports (Physics only) Distinguish a galaxy from the universe by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Our Solar System. Red shift means light from distant galaxies has increased wavelength; together with cosmic microwave background radiation it supports an expanding universe from the Big Bang. Cue words: identify classify category label definition object type membership distinction.
space-26-term-02 evidence Our Solar System
A evidence cue for red-shifted absorption lines: it supports (Physics only) Distinguish a galaxy from the universe by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Our Solar System. Red shift means light from distant galaxies has increased wavelength; together with cosmic microwave background radiation it supports an expanding universe from the Big Bang. Cue words: observation spectrum signal data measurement inference support pattern conclusion.
space-06-term-01 classification Our Solar System
A classification cue for Solar System order model: it supports (Physics only) Apply WS 1.4 when interpreting diagrams or models of the Solar System by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Our Solar System. Solar System answers must distinguish stars, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, natural satellites and artificial satellites by what they are and what they orbit. Cue words: identify classify category label definition object type membership distinction.
space-06-term-02 evidence Our Solar System
A evidence cue for planet compared with a star: it supports (Physics only) Apply WS 1.4 when interpreting diagrams or models of the Solar System by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Our Solar System. Solar System answers must distinguish stars, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, natural satellites and artificial satellites by what they are and what they orbit. Cue words: observation spectrum signal data measurement inference support pattern conclusion.
space-10-term-01 classification The life cycle of a star
A classification cue for nebula cloud forming a protostar: it supports (Physics only) Describe a star as forming from a cloud of dust and gas called a nebula by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to The life cycle of a star. Star life cycles depend on mass: nebula and protostar stages lead to main sequence, then lower-mass and higher-mass stars follow different final pathways. Cue words: identify classify category label definition object type membership distinction.
space-10-term-02 evidence The life cycle of a star
A evidence cue for main sequence star balancing forces: it supports (Physics only) Describe a star as forming from a cloud of dust and gas called a nebula by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to The life cycle of a star. Star life cycles depend on mass: nebula and protostar stages lead to main sequence, then lower-mass and higher-mass stars follow different final pathways. Cue words: observation spectrum signal data measurement inference support pattern conclusion.
space-20-term-01 classification The life cycle of a star
A classification cue for nebula cloud forming a protostar: it supports (Physics only) Describe how gravitational attraction pulls dust and gas together to form a protostar by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to The life cycle of a star. Star life cycles depend on mass: nebula and protostar stages lead to main sequence, then lower-mass and higher-mass stars follow different final pathways. Cue words: identify classify category label definition object type membership distinction.
space-20-term-02 evidence The life cycle of a star
A evidence cue for main sequence star balancing forces: it supports (Physics only) Describe how gravitational attraction pulls dust and gas together to form a protostar by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to The life cycle of a star. Star life cycles depend on mass: nebula and protostar stages lead to main sequence, then lower-mass and higher-mass stars follow different final pathways. Cue words: observation spectrum signal data measurement inference support pattern conclusion.
space-66-term-01 classification The life cycle of a star
A classification cue for nebula cloud forming a protostar: it supports (Physics only) State that the temperature rises as the protostar becomes denser by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to The life cycle of a star. Star life cycles depend on mass: nebula and protostar stages lead to main sequence, then lower-mass and higher-mass stars follow different final pathways. Cue words: identify classify category label definition object type membership distinction.
space-66-term-02 evidence The life cycle of a star
A evidence cue for main sequence star balancing forces: it supports (Physics only) State that the temperature rises as the protostar becomes denser by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to The life cycle of a star. Star life cycles depend on mass: nebula and protostar stages lead to main sequence, then lower-mass and higher-mass stars follow different final pathways. Cue words: observation spectrum signal data measurement inference support pattern conclusion.
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