to change something a small amount to reach the desired state of function or comfort
This button is for adjusting the volume.
atmosphere
the air around a planet
The Earth’s atmosphere contains oxygen.
crater
a large hole in the earth's surface that is usually caused by the impact of a large object
The craters we can see on the surface of the moon were created by asteroids crashing into its surface.
crescent
having a curved shape with narrow ends and a wider middle
We can see full moons, crescent moons, and new moons in the night sky.
fascinate
to cause a person to become very interested in something
A s one of the largest objects in the night sky, the moon naturally fascinates us.
horizon
the line where the Earth appears to meet the sky
As the ship sailed smoothly across the ocean, the people could see another ship over the horizon.
particle
one of the tiny pieces of matter that form an atom
Smog is made up of air, pollution, and dirt particles.
reflect
to bounce back, as of light, heat, or sound
His car windows are covered with some kind of reflective material. I can’t see in.
scatter
to place or leave things in various places
I dropped the coins and they scattered all over.
visible
being obvious or easy to see
That building is visible for a long distance. It must be very high!