EAP Unit 5 Lesson A Vocabulary Flashcards

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Orbit

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The path that an object, like a planet or satellite, follows as it moves around another object in space.

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Unscrewed

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Not having a screw or fastener; also, refers to something without a crew or people on board, like an unscrewed spacecraft.

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Floating

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Staying on the surface of a liquid or in the air without sinking.

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Infinite

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Without limits or an end; something that goes on forever.

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Debris

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Broken pieces or remains of something that has been destroyed or damaged.

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Collision

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An event where two or more things crash into each other.

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Inevitable

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Something that is certain to happen and cannot be avoided.

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Funding

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Money provided for a specific purpose, like a project or research.

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Threat

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A danger or risk that could harm someone or something.

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Forecasting

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The process of predicting what will happen in the future, such as weather forecasting.