Space

Question 1

The path of an object in space as it moves around another object due to gravity

Answer 1

The path of an object in space as it moves around another object due to gravity Orbit

Question 2

The Sun and its family of orbiting planets and moons and other objects.

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The Sun and its family of orbiting planets and moons and other objects. Solar System

Question 3

Millions and billions of stars held together in a group by their own gravity

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Millions and billions of stars held together in a group by their own gravity. Galaxy

Question 4

Space and all the matter and energy in it.

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Space and all the matter and energy in it. Universe

Question 5

An object that orbits a more massive object

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An object that orbits a more massive object. Satellite

Question 6

A round pit left behind on the surface of a planet after a smaller object strikes the surface

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A round pit left behind on the surface of a planet after a smaller object strikes the surface. Impact Crater

Question 7

An imaginary line about which a turning body such as Earth rotates.

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An imaginary line about which a turning body such as Earth rotates. Rotation

Question 8

. The motion of one body around another, such as the Earth in its orbit around the Sun.

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The motion of one body around another, such as the Earth in its orbit around the Sun . Revolution

Question 9

One of a pattern of temperature changes and other weather trends over the course of a year.

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One of a pattern of temperature changes and other weather trends over the course of a year. Season

Question 10

In an orbit, a position and time in which sun shines equally on both hemispheres.

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In an orbit, a position and time in which sun shines equally on both hemispheres. Equinox

Question 11

an orbit, a position and time during which one hemisphere receives the maximum sunlight

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an orbit, a position and time during which one hemisphere receives the maximum sunlight. Solstice

Question 12

A large dark plain of solidified lava on the moon

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A large dark plain of solidified lava on the moon. Mare

Question 13

An event during which one object in space casts a shadow onto another.

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An event during which one object in space casts a shadow onto another. Eclipse

Question 14

The dark central region of a shadow such as the cone of complete shadow cast by an object.

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The dark central region of a shadow such as the cone of complete shadow cast by an object. Umbra

Question 15

A region of lighter shadow that may surround a dark central region

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A region of lighter shadow that may surround a dark central region. Penumbra

Question 16

Average distance from the sun which is 93,000,000 miles.

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Average distance from the sun which is 93,000,000 miles. Astronomical Unit (AU)

Question 17

An oval or flattened circle

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An oval or flattened circle. Ellipse

Question 18

A planet that has a rocky surface

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A planet that has a rocky surface. Terrestrial Planet

Question 19

A large planet that consists mostly of gases in a dense form

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A large planet that consists mostly of gases in a dense form. Gas Giant

Question 20

A small solid rocky body that orbits the Sun.

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A small solid rocky body that orbits the Sun. Asteroid

Question 21

A body that produces a coma of gas and dust, a small icy body that orbits the Sun.

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A body that produces a coma of gas and dust, a small icy body that orbits the Sun. Comet

Question 22

A brief streak of light produced by a particle entering Earth’s atmosphere at high speed.

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A brief streak of light produced by a particle entering Earth’s atmosphere at high speed. Meteor

Question 23

A small object from outer space that passes through Earth’s atmosphere and reaches the surface.

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A small object from outer space that passes through Earth’s atmosphere and reaches the surface. Meteorite

Question 24

Earth-centered theory of the solar system.

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Earth-centered theory of the solar system. Geocentric

Question 25

A Sun-centered theory of the universe.

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A Sun-centered theory of the universe. Heliocentric

Question 26

The force that objects exert on one another because of their mass.

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The force that objects exert on one another because of their mass. Gravity

Question 27

The rise and fall of the oceans caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun.

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The rise and fall of the oceans caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun. Tide

Question 28

The gradual increase of the illuminated surface of the moon.

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The gradual increase of the illuminated surface of the moon. Waxing

Question 29

The gradual decrease in the illuminated surface of the moon.

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The gradual decrease in the illuminated surface of the moon. Wanning

Question 30

More than half but less than fully illuminated

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More than half but less than fully illuminated Gibbous Moon

Question 31

The illuminated surface is less than a quarter illuminated.

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The illuminated surface is less than a quarter illuminated. Crescent Moon

Question 32

The entire surface of the moon is illuminated.

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The entire surface of the moon is illuminated. Full Moon

Question 33

The entire surface of the moon is not illuminated.

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The entire surface of the moon is not illuminated. New Moon

Question 34

Half of the moon is illuminated.

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Half of the moon is illuminated. Quarter Moon