L6 Flashcards
1
Q
A small, rocky body orbiting the sun.
A
Asteroid
2
Q
An expert in astronomy.
A
Astronomer
3
Q
A region of space with intense gravitational field that matter cannot escape.
A
Black Hole
4
Q
Based on untested ideas and not yet finalized.
A
Experimental
5
Q
A system of many stars, together with gas and dust, held together by a gravitational attraction.
A
Galaxy
6
Q
The branch of applied mathematics dealing with motion and forces dealing with motion.
A
Mechanics
7
Q
A small body of matter from space that enters an atmosphere, becoming incandescent as a result of friction and appearing as a streak of light.
A
Meteor
8
Q
A meteor that survives its passage through an atmosphere such as the part of it strikes the ground.
A
Meteorite
