Astronomy Vocabulary

Define Rotation

• A process of moving an object in a circular motion around a fixed point or axis
• A process of moving an object in a straight line
• A process of changing the color of an object
• A process of increasing the size of an object

Define Revolution (Astronomy Revolution)

• The movement of one object around a center or another object
• The spinning of a celestial body on its axis
• The path followed by a planet or satellite
• The process of a celestial body moving away from its orbit

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Moon Phases

• The moon phases are caused by the Earth's shadow
• The moon phases are caused by the Sun's shadow
• The moon phases are caused by the rotation of the moon
• The moon phases are caused by the alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun

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Solar Eclipse

• The moon passes between the sun and earth
• The earth passes between the sun and moon
• The sun passes between the earth and moon
• The earth, moon and sun are in a straight line

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Lunar Eclipse

• Occurs when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon
• Occurs when the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth
• Occurs when the Sun comes between the Earth and the Moon
• Occurs when the Moon and the Sun are on opposite sides of the Earth

Tags

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Lunar Highlands

• Areas on the moon with high elevation
• Areas on the moon with low elevation
• The highest mountain on the moon
• The lowest point on the moon

Lunar Maria

• Large plains of basalt on the moon
• Name of a space mission
• A type of moon rock
• A constellation visible from the moon

Define Terrestrial Planet

• A planet that is composed primarily of silicate rocks or metals
• A planet that is entirely made up of gas
• A planet that is located outside of the solar system
• A planet that is larger than Earth

Define Jovian Planet

• A planet that is primarily composed of rock and metal
• A planet that is primarily composed of gas and liquid
• A planet that is primarily composed of ice and water
• A planet that is primarily composed of fire and lava

Nebula

• A type of star
• A type of galaxy
• A type of planet
• A cloud of gas and dust in outer space