Space Flashcards
1
Q
Dwarf planet
A
Too small to be a planet, but it does orbit a star.
2
Q
Exoplanet
A
A planet outside our solar system.
3
Q
Satellite
A
A satellite is a moon, planet or machine that orbits a planet or star.
4
Q
Uses of satellites
A
GPS, weather forecasting, communications, scientific discovery, space exploration.
5
Q
Geostationary satellite
A
Period: 24 hours
Orbit height: 36,000km
6
Q
Moon
A
Natural satellite of a planet
7
Q
What do you call the diagram showing the wavelengths of different light in a substance?
A
Line spectrum
