The Moon Flashcards

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Gravitational

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denoting a forceful attraction or movement towards something.

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Rotation

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the action of rotating about an axis or centre

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Revolve

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move in a circular orbit around the earth

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Satellite

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an artificial body placed in orbit round the earth or moon or another planet in order to collect information or for communication.

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Atmosphere

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the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet

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Reflect

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of a surface or body) throw back (heat, light, or sound) without absorbing it.
“when the sun’s rays hit the Earth a lot of the heat is reflected back into space

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Moon

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the natural satellite of the earth, visible (chiefly at night) by reflected light from the sun

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Tides

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the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day at a particular place, due to the attraction of the moon and sun.

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Non-luminous

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It can only reflect the light that falls on it from the Sun.

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