Set: Solar System Vocab

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solar systemThe Sun and the planets and other objects that orbit the Sun. Also, any star and the objects that revolve around it.
geocentric modelA representation of the universe in which stars and planets revolve around Earth.
heliocentric modelA representation of the relationship between the Sun and planets in which the planets revolve around the Sun.
universeThe sum of everything that exists.
big-bang theoryA hypothesis, supported by data, that describes how the universe began with a huge explosion.
terrestrial planetsan object in space that resembles Earth in size, in density, and in its mainly rocky composition
moonA natural object that revolves around a planet
satelliteA natural or human-built object that revolves around another object in space.
gas giantsA large planet that is made up mostly of gaseous and liquid substances, with little or no solid surface.

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Terms 9
Creator missmartin
Created December 29, 2007
Group MissMartinFifthGrade
Subjects system, solar
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Most Missed Words

  1. terrestrial planets an object in space that resembles Earth in size, in density, and in its mainly rocky composition - 19 misses
  2. heliocentric model A representation of the relationship between the Sun and planets in which the planets revolve around the Sun. - 12 misses
  3. big-bang theory A hypothesis, supported by data, that describes how the universe began with a huge explosion. - 10 misses
  4. solar system The Sun and the planets and other objects that orbit the Sun. Also, any star and the objects that revolve around it. - 6 misses
  5. satellite A natural or human-built object that revolves around another object in space. - 6 misses
  6. gas giants A large planet that is made up mostly of gaseous and liquid substances, with little or no solid surface. - 6 misses
  7. geocentric model A representation of the universe in which stars and planets revolve around Earth. - 5 misses