Space Flashcards
A natural satellite that orbits a planet
moon
A sun and all the objects that move around it
solar system
the PATH that one object in space takes around another object in space
orbit
The force that pulls objects toward each other
gravity
the group of rocks that separates the inner from the outer planets
asteroid belt
a large solar system object that orbits the sun
planet
the spinning of an object on its axis
rotation
one complete trip around the sun
revolution
the only known location for life in the solar system
Earth
The Earth rotates daily, turning away from the sun’s light and heat at night causing…
it to be dark and cold
________________ provides light and heat energy to maintain the temperature on Earth.
The Sun
The moon revolves around the Earth in about…
one month
The Earth rotates on its axis in
a day
The Earth revolves around the Sun in
a year
What determines the seasons on Earth?
the tilt of the Earth on its axis
