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Revolution/orbit
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the path a planet takes around a larger object, such as a star ( the sun)
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Rotation
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the act of spinning around on an axis
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Asteroids
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thousands of rocky objects that revolve around the sun, between Mars and Jupiter
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Meteor
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small particles from space that burn up when they enter the Earth's atmosphere (shooting stars).
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Meteorite
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small particles from space that pass through the atmosphere (but don't totally burn up) and reach the Earth's surface (shooting stars that reach the earth).
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Climate
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the average weather of an area over a long period of time.
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Atmosphere
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the layer of gases that surround a planet.
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