6th M6W1 Vocabulary

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What is a satellite?

Back

A human-made object in space.

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What are craters?

Back

Bowl-shaped indentations on a surface.

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What does it mean to be isolated?

Back

To be alone.

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What does it mean to be extravagant?

Back

Excessive or expensive.

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What does it mean to orbit?

Back

Circular motion around a planet.

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What is the definition of a planet?

Back

A celestial body that orbits a star and is large enough to be rounded by its own gravity.

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What is gravity?

Back

A force that attracts two bodies towards each other.

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What is the difference between a comet and an asteroid?

Back

A comet is made of ice and dust, while an asteroid is made of rock and metal.

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What is the solar system?

Back

A collection of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and other celestial bodies that orbit the Sun.

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What is a galaxy?

Back

A massive system of stars, star clusters, dust, and gas bound together by gravity.