Earth and Space Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is a celestial body that consists primarily of ice and dust, and often develops one or more long tails when near the sun?

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A comet.

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What is a natural satellite that revolves around a planet called?

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A moon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What term describes when one object orbits another object?

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Revolution.

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What is the term for the collection of stars, planets, and other bodies that orbit a star?

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Solar system.

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What is the term for when an object turns or spins about an axis or center?

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Rotation.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation refers to an object spinning on its axis, while revolution refers to an object orbiting another object.

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Front

What is the primary component of a comet that allows it to develop tails when near the sun?

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Ice and dust.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter.

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What is the term for the path an object takes as it moves around another object in space?

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Orbit.

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What is the name of Earth's natural satellite?

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The Moon.

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