Unit 9 Vocabulary

Question 1

Atmosphere -

Answer 1

Atmosphere - a mixture of gases that surrounds a planet or moon.

Question 2

Gravity -

Answer 2

Gravity - a force of attraction between objects that is due to their masses

Question 3

Accomodations -

Answer 3

Accomodations - changes that must be made in an environment to maintain livable conditions for humans

Question 4

Manned-

Answer 4

Manned-Space Exploration - humans on board space craft

Question 5

Pressure -

Answer 5

Pressure - continuous physical force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it

Question 6

Proximity -

Answer 6

Proximity - closeness

Question 7

Radiant Energy-

Answer 7

Radiant Energy- the energy we get from the sun, includes infrared and ultraviolet energy

Question 8

Temperature - measurement of heat

Answer 8

Temperature - measurement of heat

Question 9

Solar System -

Answer 9

Solar System - sun, planets, and all the other objects that revolve around the sun

Question 10

Microgravity-

Answer 10

MicroGravity- condition in which people or objects appear to be weightless

Question 11

Habitable zone-

Answer 11

Habitable zone- range of orbit around a star in which a plant can support liquid water