Space
Name: ______________________ Date: ____________
Draw a line from each item on the left to its match on the right.
1. Astronaut
A. Motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
2. Atmosphere
B. Any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere
3. Orbit
C. A form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
4. Comet
D. A conveyance that transports people or objects
5. Moon
E. A swift whirling motion
6. Spin
F. A relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun
7. Planet
G. Relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
8. Meteor
H. Any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine
9. Vehicle
I. Layer of air around the Earth
10. Star
J. A person trained to travel in a spacecraft
11. Asteroid
K. Natural satellite that orbits the Earth
12. Engine
L. Ball of burning gas shining in the night sky
13. Shuttle
M. The path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another
14. Solar
N. Any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that move around the sun
15. Blast
O. Badminton equipment consisting of a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers
16. Alien
P. A very long fly ball