Wordly Wise Lesson 10

Question 1

n. The study of planets, stars, and space

Answer 1

astronomy

Question 2

n. a person who studies astronomy

Answer 2

astronomer

Question 3

prep. in addition to or also

Answer 3

besides

Question 4

n. a hole in the shape of a bowl found in the ground or at the mouth of a volcano

Answer 4

crater

Question 5

n. a unit for measuring how warm something is

Answer 5

degree

Question 6

n. a stage or step in a series

Answer 6

degree

Question 7

n. the distance from side to side and through the center of a circle or a round object

Answer 7

diameter

Question 8

v. to look steadily at something for a long time

Answer 8

gaze

Question 9

n. the force that pulls things toward the center

Answer 9

gravity

Question 10

n. the condition of being serious

Answer 10

gravity

Question 11

v. to turn or throw back, such as light or sound

Answer 11

reflect

Question 12

v. to think carefully about something

Answer 12

reflect

Question 13

n. an object that makes distant things seem closer and larger. it does this by using mirrors and lenses

Answer 13

telescope

Question 14

n. all of space and all the objects in space

Answer 14

universe