Earth & Space Science Vocabulary Flashcard 1

Front

What is the curved path around an object called?

Back

Orbit

Front

What is the bending of light as it passes through one medium to another?

Back

Refraction

Front

What is a piece of glass, quartz, or plastic that can refract light?

Back

Prism

Front

What is the form of energy that comes from heat?

Back

Thermal energy

Front

What consists of the sun and everything bound to it by gravity?

Back

Solar system

Front

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

Back

Orbit

Front

What do we call the change in direction of light when it hits a surface?

Back

Reflection

Front

What is the name of the energy produced by moving air?

Back

Wind energy

Front

What is the term for the natural satellite that orbits a planet?

Back

Moon

Front

What is the name of the force that pulls objects toward each other?

Back

Gravity