Space Vocabulary Flashcards

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Satellite

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A body that orbits a planet.

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Orbit

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The curved path something takes around another object.

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Reflects

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Bounces back light, sound, or heat.

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Phases

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The different appearances of the Moon from Earth.

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Craters

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Round holes on the Moon’s surface caused by impacts.

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Synchronized

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Happening at the same time or moving together in rhythm.

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Curiosity

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A strong desire to learn or know something.

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Extraordinary

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Very unusual or remarkable.