The Solar System Flashcards
1
Q
Planet
A
Any large object that orbits the sun or another star
2
Q
Solar system
A
Is the sun and all of the objects that orbit it
3
Q
Satellite
A
Is an object in orbit around a body that has a larger mass
4
Q
Phases
A
The moon appears to have different shapes throughout the month
5
Q
Eclipse
A
Can be predicted and can happen when earth, the sun, and the moon are in a straight line
