The Moon Flashcards
1
Q
Gravitational
A
movement towards or attraction to something
2
Q
Rotation
A
the circular motion of an object around its center.
3
Q
Revolve
A
to circle around something or move in an orbit
4
Q
Satellite
A
a moon, planet or machine that orbits a planet or star
5
Q
Atmosphere
A
the layers of gases surrounding a planet or other celestial body
6
Q
Reflect
A
occurs when light traveling through one material bounces off a different material
7
Q
Moon
A
an object that orbits a planet or something else that is not a star
8
Q
Tides
A
very long-period waves that move through the ocean in response to the forces exerted by the moon and sun
9
Q
Non-luminous
A
Not capable of producing light, but possibly capable of reflecting light from another source.
