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Earth & Solar System
Astronomy: ES.3 a,b,c,d
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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. |