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Earth & Solar System
Astronomy: ES.3 a,b,c,d
Question | Answer |
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What is one of they types of planets in our solar system? | Small, rocky, high density inner planets |
Which planet is farthest from the sun? | Neptune |
What type of atmosphere does Mercury have? | Small |
Mars' soil is high in what mineral? | Iron |
Earth is the _____ planet from the sun. | 3rd |
What is an Asteroid? | Asteroids are pieces of a broken planet |
What is a Comet? | Comets orbit the sun and are made up of frozen gases. |
Pluto is now considered a _______ planet. | Dwarf |
What is a meteoroid? | Meteoroids are left over piece of a comet's tails floating in space. |
What is a solstice? | A solstice is when the sun is almost at its most northern point. |