Question

matching 2 points
match the vocabulary term with its definition.
heliocentric
elliptical
aphelion
astronomy
geocentric
perihelion

earth centered
closest approach of planet to star
science that studies the universe
oval shape, not circular
furthest distance of planet to star
sun centered

Explanation:

• Heliocentric: "helio-" refers to the sun, so it means sun - centered.
• Elliptical: By definition, an elliptical shape is an oval shape, not circular.
• Aphelion: "Apo - " means farthest, so aphelion is the furthest distance of a planet from its star.
• Astronomy: It is the scientific study of the universe, including celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole.
• Geocentric: "geo - " refers to the earth, so it means earth - centered.
• Perihelion: "Peri - " means closest, so perihelion is the closest approach of a planet to its star.

Answer:

• heliocentric: sun centered
• elliptical: oval shape, not circular
• aphelion: furthest distance of planet to star
• astronomy: science that studies the universe
• geocentric: earth centered
• perihelion: closest approach of planet to star