The Moon Flashcards
Gravitational
denoting a forceful attraction or movement towards something.
Rotation
the action of rotating about an axis or centre
Revolve
move in a circular orbit around the earth
Satellite
an artificial body placed in orbit round the earth or moon or another planet in order to collect information or for communication.
Atmosphere
the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet
Reflect
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
Moon
the natural satellite of the earth, visible (chiefly at night) by reflected light from the sun
Tides
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.
Non-luminous
It can only reflect the light that falls on it from the Sun.