Vocabulary Flashcards

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plain

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A large area of flat land with few trees.

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suit

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A set of clothes made from the same material, often worn for special occasions.

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clear

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Easy to understand or see through; not cloudy or blocked.

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constellation

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A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky.

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orbit

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The path one object takes around another object in space.

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solar system

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The collection of planets and their moons in orbit around the sun.

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asteroid

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A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found between Mars and Jupiter.

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meteor

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A small body of matter from outer space that enters the earth's atmosphere.

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gas

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A state of matter that has no fixed shape and can expand to fill a space.

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ring

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A circular band, often found around planets like Saturn.