Earth, Sun, Moon - 5.8D Flashcards
1
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moon
A
a natural satellite that orbits a plant
2
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orbit
A
the path an object takes as it revolves around another object in space
3
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craters
A
bowl-shaped indents or cavities on the surface of a planet, moon, or asteroid
4
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mass
A
the amount of water in an object
5
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weight
A
the heaviness of an object
6
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gravity
A
a natural force that causes two objects to pull toward each other
7
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sun
A
the star at the center of the solar system that supplies all heat and light to Earth
8
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earth
A
a planet in the solar system that has life on it
9
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surface
A
the outermost layer
10
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Celsius
A
a temperature scale that sets the freezing point of water at 0 degrees celsius
