Term 3 Week 5 Science Vocabulary

What is a large, bowl-shaped hole on the surface of a planet or moon called?

• Valley

• Crater

• Canyon

• Ditch

What is the main purpose of a spacecraft?

• To explore the ocean

• To travel in outer space

• To fly in the sky

• To dig underground

Which of the following is a tool used by astronomers?

• Microscope

• Telescope

• Stethoscope

• Periscope

What is a large celestial body that orbits a star called?

• Comet

• Asteroid

• Planet

• Satellite

What is a vehicle designed for travel or operation in outer space?

• Airplane

• Submarine

• Spacecraft

• Helicopter

What is the distance that light travels in one year called?

• Light Speed

• Light Year

• Light Distance

• Light Path

What is a region in space where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it?

• Black Hole

• Wormhole

• Star

• Galaxy

What instrument makes distant objects in space appear closer and clearer?

• Microscope

• Telescope

• Binoculars

• Camera

What does the term "lunar" relate to?

• The sun

• The stars

• The moon

• The Earth

What is the act of traveling to new places to learn about them, especially in space?

• Vacation

• Exploration

• Migration

• Expedition