Vocabulary and Comprehension Flashcard

Front

What does the word posed mean?

Back

to hold a position

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What does the word deeds mean?

Back

actions

Front

What did Davy Crockett do with the comet after he spun it around seventeen times?

Back

threw it back into space

Front

What did the President want Davy Crockett to do?

Back

pull the tail off Halley’s Comet

Front

Why did Davy Crockett not know about the comet?

Back

He did not read newspapers.

Front

What is a comet?

Back

A comet is a small celestial body made of ice, dust, and gas that orbits the sun.

Front

What does the word orbit mean?

Back

The path one object takes around another object in space.

Front

What is the significance of Halley’s Comet?

Back

Halley’s Comet is a famous comet that is visible from Earth approximately every 76 years.

Front

What does the word celestial mean?

Back

Relating to the sky or outer space.

Front

What is the role of a President?

Back

The President is the elected head of a country, responsible for making decisions and leading the government.