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The Solar System
The Solar System and Objects in Space
Question | Answer |
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Comet | A ball of ice and dirt that orbits the sun The tail of a comet always points directly away from the sun. |
Meteor | A small rock that burns as it enters Earth’s atmosphere Also called a falling star or a shooting star |
Meteorite | Bits of the solar system that have fallen to the Earth |
Asteroid | A large rock in outer space An asteroid belt is located between Mars and Jupiter |
Planet | A large body of rock or gas that orbits the sun |
Galaxy | A group of stars |
Constellation | A group of stars that ancient people thought formed a picture in the sky |
Astronomer | A scientist who studies bodies in outer space |
Astronaut | A person who is trained to travel in outer space |
Moon | A natural satellite of a planet that orbits that planet |