Earth/Space Science Vocab

Front

Large circular mass revolving around a star?

Back

Planet

Front

System of objects revolving around a star?

Back

Solar System

Front

Conceptual framework for planetary system formation?

Back

Nebular Theory

Front

Force between any two objects with mass?

Back

Gravity

Front

Type of tide when the sun, moon, and Earth align, pulling water in the same direction.

Back

Spring Tide

Front

Sun, moon, and Earth align at 90°; least gravitational pull leads to smallest tidal changes.

Back

Neap Tide

Front

Period of the year based on Earth's position around the sun?

Back

Season

Front

Orbiting of an object around another object

Back

Revolution

Front

Circular path of an object revolving around another?

Back

Orbit

Front

Spinning of a celestial body around an axis.

Back

Rotation