Space Objects Flashcards

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asteroid

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a small, rocky object that orbits the Sun

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comet

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a small, rocky, icy object that orbits the Sun

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dwarf planet

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an object that orbits the Sun and is nearly spherical in shape but shares its orbital path with other objects of similar size

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meteor

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a meteoroid that enters Earth’s atmosphere, producing a streak of light

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meteoroid

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a small, rocky particle that moves through space

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moon

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a natural satellite that orbits an object other than a star

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planet

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an object that orbits the Sun, is massive enough to be nearly spherical in shape, and has no other large object in its orbital path.