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WorksheetsSolar System Vocabulary
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Worksheet time: 13mins
Revolve
to orbit or move in a curved path around a center point or axis
the path of a celestial body or an artificial satellite as it revolves around another body
to turn around on an axis or center
a center line to which parts of a structure or body may be referred
the partial or complete obscuring, relative to a designated observer, of one celestial body by another
Eclipse
to orbit or move in a curved path around a center point or axis
the path of a celestial body or an artificial satellite as it revolves around another body
to turn around on an axis or center
a center line to which parts of a structure or body may be referred
the partial or complete obscuring, relative to a designated observer, of one celestial body by another
Axis
to orbit or move in a curved path around a center point or axis
the path of a celestial body or an artificial satellite as it revolves around another body
to turn around on an axis or center
a center line to which parts of a structure or body may be referred
the partial or complete obscuring, relative to a designated observer, of one celestial body by another
Orbit
to orbit or move in a curved path around a center point or axis
the path of a celestial body or an artificial satellite as it revolves around another body
to turn around on an axis or center
a center line to which parts of a structure or body may be referred
the partial or complete obscuring, relative to a designated observer, of one celestial body by another
Rotate
to orbit or move in a curved path around a center point or axis
the path of a celestial body or an artificial satellite as it revolves around another body
to turn around on an axis or center
a center line to which parts of a structure or body may be referred
the partial or complete obscuring, relative to a designated observer, of one celestial body by another
solstice
Either of two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator. The summer solstice is about June 21 and the winter solstice is about December 21 in the northern hemisphere.
Either of the two times of the year when the sun crosses the equator and when the length of a day and night are approximately equal.
Any heavenly bodies revolving around the sun or other star and shining by reflected light.
Any of numerous small celestial bodies that revolve around the sun, with orbits lying chiefly between Mars and Jupiter. They can also be called minor planets.
A chunk of frozen gasses, ice, and rocky debris that orbits the Sun. Also forms a tail that can only be observed when close to the Sun.
Planets
Either of two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator. The summer solstice is about June 21 and the winter solstice is about December 21 in the northern hemisphere.
Either of the two times of the year when the sun crosses the equator and when the length of a day and night are approximately equal.
Any heavenly bodies revolving around the sun or other star and shining by reflected light.
Any of numerous small celestial bodies that revolve around the sun, with orbits lying chiefly between Mars and Jupiter. They can also be called minor planets.
A chunk of frozen gasses, ice, and rocky debris that orbits the Sun. Also forms a tail that can only be observed when close to the Sun.
Comets
Either of two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator. The summer solstice is about June 21 and the winter solstice is about December 21 in the northern hemisphere.
Either of the two times of the year when the sun crosses the equator and when the length of a day and night are approximately equal.
Any heavenly bodies revolving around the sun or other star and shining by reflected light.
Any of numerous small celestial bodies that revolve around the sun, with orbits lying chiefly between Mars and Jupiter. They can also be called minor planets.
A chunk of frozen gasses, ice, and rocky debris that orbits the Sun. Also forms a tail that can only be observed when close to the Sun.
Equinox
Either of two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator. The summer solstice is about June 21 and the winter solstice is about December 21 in the northern hemisphere.
Either of the two times of the year when the sun crosses the equator and when the length of a day and night are approximately equal.
Any heavenly bodies revolving around the sun or other star and shining by reflected light.
Any of numerous small celestial bodies that revolve around the sun, with orbits lying chiefly between Mars and Jupiter. They can also be called minor planets.
A chunk of frozen gasses, ice, and rocky debris that orbits the Sun. Also forms a tail that can only be observed when close to the Sun.
Asteroids
Either of two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator. The summer solstice is about June 21 and the winter solstice is about December 21 in the northern hemisphere.
Either of the two times of the year when the sun crosses the equator and when the length of a day and night are approximately equal.
Any heavenly bodies revolving around the sun or other star and shining by reflected light.
Any of numerous small celestial bodies that revolve around the sun, with orbits lying chiefly between Mars and Jupiter. They can also be called minor planets.
A chunk of frozen gasses, ice, and rocky debris that orbits the Sun. Also forms a tail that can only be observed when close to the Sun.
Space Probe
A spacecraft carrying instruments intended for use in exploration of the physical properties of outer space or celestial bodies other than Earth.
The natural force of attraction exerted by a celestial body, such as Earth, upon objects or near its surface, tending to draw them toward the center off the body.
An arrangement of lenses or mirrors or both that gathers visible light, permitting direct observation or photographic recording of distant objects.
A celestial body that orbits a planet. The moon is an example.
The tendency of a body to resist acceleration; the tendency of a body at rest to remain at rest or of a body in motion to stay in motion.
Telescope
A spacecraft carrying instruments intended for use in exploration of the physical properties of outer space or celestial bodies other than Earth.
The natural force of attraction exerted by a celestial body, such as Earth, upon objects or near its surface, tending to draw them toward the center off the body.
An arrangement of lenses or mirrors or both that gathers visible light, permitting direct observation or photographic recording of distant objects.
A celestial body that orbits a planet. The moon is an example.
The tendency of a body to resist acceleration; the tendency of a body at rest to remain at rest or of a body in motion to stay in motion.
Inertia
A spacecraft carrying instruments intended for use in exploration of the physical properties of outer space or celestial bodies other than Earth.
The natural force of attraction exerted by a celestial body, such as Earth, upon objects or near its surface, tending to draw them toward the center off the body.
An arrangement of lenses or mirrors or both that gathers visible light, permitting direct observation or photographic recording of distant objects.
A celestial body that orbits a planet. The moon is an example.
The tendency of a body to resist acceleration; the tendency of a body at rest to remain at rest or of a body in motion to stay in motion.
Gravity
A spacecraft carrying instruments intended for use in exploration of the physical properties of outer space or celestial bodies other than Earth.
The natural force of attraction exerted by a celestial body, such as Earth, upon objects or near its surface, tending to draw them toward the center off the body.
An arrangement of lenses or mirrors or both that gathers visible light, permitting direct observation or photographic recording of distant objects.
A celestial body that orbits a planet. The moon is an example.
The tendency of a body to resist acceleration; the tendency of a body at rest to remain at rest or of a body in motion to stay in motion.
Satellite
A spacecraft carrying instruments intended for use in exploration of the physical properties of outer space or celestial bodies other than Earth.
The natural force of attraction exerted by a celestial body, such as Earth, upon objects or near its surface, tending to draw them toward the center off the body.
An arrangement of lenses or mirrors or both that gathers visible light, permitting direct observation or photographic recording of distant objects.
A celestial body that orbits a planet. The moon is an example.
The tendency of a body to resist acceleration; the tendency of a body at rest to remain at rest or of a body in motion to stay in motion.
