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Earth, Sun, and Moon
TEKS 5.8D
Term | Definition |
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Atmosphere | The layer of gas surrounding planet Earth that is held in place by gravity |
Craters | Bowl-shaped indents or cavities on the surface of a planet, moon, or asteroid that are caused by a collision with another object, such as a meteorite |
Earth | The third planet from the Sun and the only planet in the solar system where life exists |
Moon | A natural satellite that orbits a planet; some planets have no moons, and others have over 60 moons |
Sun | The star at the center of the solar system that supplies heat and light to Earth; its enormous gravity keeps the solar system in orbit |
Surface | The outermost covering or layer |
Weight | The heaviness of an object; force of gravity on mass = weight |