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WebQuest Vocabulary
Vocabulary to use on the "Mission to the Earth, the Sun, and the Moon" Webquest
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The length of a line that touches opposite sides of a circle and passes through the center of the circle. | diameter |
| The gases surrounding planets and stars that are held in place by gravity | atmosphere |
| The spinning motion of a body, such as a planet, around an internal axis | rotation |
| The movement by a heavenly body of going round in an orbit | revolution |
| A part or detail that stands out on the surface of an object | surface features |
| The difference between low and high temperatures, usually shown by listing the lowest and highest temperatures | temperature range |
| The natural force pulling heavenly bodies towards each other. The more mass a body has, the more gravitational force it exerts. | gravity |
| The elements or objects making up an object | composition |
| One thickness or fold over or under another | layers |