Vocab 9-10

Question 1

Apogee

Answer 1

(N) the point in its orbit when a planet or satellite (usually the moon) is farthest from the earth

The highest point; culmination; apex

Question 2

Geocentric

Answer 2

(Adj) referring to the center of the earth in measurement or observation

2. Considering the earth as the center of a planetary system

Question 3

Perigee

Answer 3

(N) the point in its orbit when a planet or a satellite (usually the moon) is nearest the earth

Question 4

Inter

Answer 4

(Tr. v) to bury; to place in a grave

Question 5

Terra cotta

Answer 5

(N) ceramic clay used in pottery, statuary, and construction.
(Adj) referring to the color of the clay, a reddish brown that may vary from gray or orange to dark brown

Question 6

Terrestrial

Answer 6

(Adj) pertaining to the earth and it’s inhabitants

2.referring to land as distinct from water or air

Question 7

Exhume

Answer 7

(Tr. v) to dig out of the ground or from a grave; to disinter

To bring to light; to uncover

Question 8

Humus

Answer 8

(N) rich, dark organic material formed by decay of vegetable matter, essential to soils fertility