Unit 9 Vocab

Question 1

Atmosphere -

Answer 1

a mixture of gases that surrounds a planet or moon.

Question 2

Gravity -

Answer 2

a force of attraction between objects that is due to their masses

Question 3

Accomodations -

Answer 3

changes that must be made in an environment to maintain livable conditions for humans

Question 4

Manned-

Answer 4

Space Exploration - humans on board space craft

Question 5

Pressure -

Answer 5

continuous physical force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it

Question 6

Proximity -

Answer 6

closeness

Question 7

Radiant Energy-

Answer 7

the energy we get from the sun, includes infrared and ultraviolet energy

Question 8

Temperature -

Answer 8

measurement of heat

Question 9

Solar System -

Answer 9

sun, planets, and all the other objects that revolve around the sun

Question 10

Micro Gravity-

Answer 10

condition in which people or objects appear to be weightless

Question 11

Habitable zone–

Answer 11

range of orbit around a star in which a plant can support liquid water