The Moon Flashcards

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Gravitational

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Gravity, also called gravitation, in mechanics, the universal force of attraction acting between all matter

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Rotation

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The action or process of rotating on or as if on an axis or center.

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Revolve

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To circle around something or move in an orbit.

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Satellite

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A celestial body orbiting the earth or another planet

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Atmosphere

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An atmosphere is a layer of gas or layers of gases that envelop a planet

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Reflect

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Reflective space is a place where associations, images, dreams and ideas can emerge but don’t have to be turned into a ‘product’ or an action

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Moon

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The Moon is Earth’s only natural satellite. Its diameter is about one-quarter the diameter of the Earth

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Tides

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Tide, any of the cyclic deformations of one astronomical body caused by the gravitational forces exerted by others

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Luminous

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Luminosity is an absolute measure of radiated electromagnetic power

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Non-Luminous

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Adjective. non-luminous (not comparable) Not capable of producing light, but possibly capable of reflecting light from another source.

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