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7B 721-736. 749-772, and 785-798 in sised on pages Name Student Number City State Code m the list below with the correct descriptive phrase. Write the term on the Hank. Not every term is used. solstice aphelion revolution cosmology astronomical unit astronomy rotation equinox light-year perigee reflecting telescope apogee perihelion refracting telescope The spin of Earth on its axis The point that is closest to the sun in the orbit of a planet The scientific study of the universe 3. The point where the sun is as far north or sout of the cquator as possible Uses a set of lenses to gather and focus light The point where the moon is closest to Earth The point that is farthest from the sun in the orbit of a planet The point where the sun is directly above the Earth's equator Uses mirrors to gather and focus light One complete orbit around the sun The point where the moon is farthest from Earth 6. 10,

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1. The spin of Earth on its axis is called rotation. The Earth completes its rotation in approximately 24hrs, which makes one day.

2. The point closest to the sun in the orbit of a planet is called the perihelion. Peri means near.

3. The scientific study of the universe is called astronomy. It studies all the celestial bodies and their phenomenan.

4. The point where sun is as far north or south of equator as possible is called solstice. It occurs on June 21st(summer solstice) and December 21st(winter solstice).

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