Earth and Space Vocabulary Flashcard
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5th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a celestial body that consists primarily of ice and dust, and often develops one or more long tails when near the sun?
Back
A comet.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a natural satellite that revolves around a planet called?
Back
A moon.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What term describes when one object orbits another object?
Back
Revolution.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-2
NGSS.MS-PS2-4
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the term for the collection of stars, planets, and other bodies that orbit a star?
Back
Solar system.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the term for when an object turns or spins about an axis or center?
Back
Rotation.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between rotation and revolution?
Back
Rotation refers to an object spinning on its axis, while revolution refers to an object orbiting another object.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the primary component of a comet that allows it to develop tails when near the sun?
Back
Ice and dust.
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