Space basics (chapter 5)

Space basics (chapter 5)

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Science

7th - 12th Grade

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Jean Ayers

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Planet

Back

Orbits a sun/star, large enough to be rounded by its own gravity, must clear the orbital path.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Satellite

Back

A body that orbits a planet.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Meteor

Back

A space rock in the atmosphere.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Meteoroid

Back

A space rock in outer space.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Meteorite

Back

A meteor that has hit the earth.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Comet

Back

A cold mixture of ice and dust that gives off a trail of light as it approaches the sun.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Star

Back

A giant ball of hot gas (mainly hydrogen and helium).

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