Outer Space Vocab. 1

Question 1

Any of numerous small celestial bodies that revolve around the sun with orbits chiefly between Mars and Jupiter.

Answer 1

Asteroid

Question 2

A scientist that specializes in the study of the universe beyond Earth.

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Astronomer

Question 3

Of or pertaining to the sky or the heavens

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Celestial

Question 4

To come together with direct impact

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Collide

Question 5

Of pertaining to, or having the shape of a plane curve

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Elliptical

Question 6

Originating, located, or occurred outside Earth or its atmosphere.

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Extraterrestrial

Question 7

A undeveloped area or field for discovery or research

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Frontier

Question 8

A large-scale group of stars, gas, and dust, having one of a group of more or less definite overall structures.

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Galaxy

Question 9

To move downward or in response to the force of gravity.

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Gravitate

Question 10

Of involving, caused by, or affecting the moon.

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Lunar

Question 11

The remains of a celestial body that survives a passage through the atmosphere and reaches Earths surface.

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Meteorite

Question 12

A building designed and equipped for making astronomical observations

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Observatory

Question 13

The circular motion of an object around a specified axis

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Rotation

Question 14

Of, pertaining to, or proceeding from the sun.

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Solar

Question 15

Great in area or extent, great in number, size, or quantity

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Vast