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Earth/Environmental Science
Goal 6
- Objective 6.01
- Analyze the theories of the formation of the universe and solar system.
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- Objective 6.02
- Analyze planetary motion and the physical laws that explain that motion:
- Rotation.
- Revolution.
- Apparent diurnal motions of the stars, sun and moon.
- Effects of the tilt of the earth's axis.
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- Objective 6.03
- Examine the sources of stellar energies.
- Life cycle of stars.
- Hertzsprung – Russell Diagram.
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- Objective 6.04
- Assess the spectra generated by stars and our sun as indicators of motion and composition (the Doppler effect).
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- Objective 6.05
- Evaluate astronomers' use of various technologies to extend their senses:
- Optical telescopes.
- Cameras.
- Radio telescopes.
- Spectroscope.
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