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PS U12 Questions
Pantoja Science Unit 12 Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A large round body that revolves around a star. | Planet |
| How many planets are in our solar system? | Eight |
| How many times does the Earth rotate on its axis every 24 hours? | Once |
| How many moons does Earth have? | One |
| Moons revolve around what natural object? | planets |
| How long does it take the moon to revolve around earth? | 27 days |
| This system is made up of star, planets, and other objects that revolve around it. | Solar system |
| The orbits of the planets inour solar system are what shape? | Oval or Elliptical |
| Name the four Inner planets. | Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars |
| Name the four Outer planets | Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune |
| The inner planets are very dense and rocky. Describe their centers? | Large, solid cores |
| The outer planets are know as what? | the gas giants |
| All of the outer planets have these. | Many moons and ring systems |
| Which planet is the largest? | Jupiter |
| Which planet is the smallest? | Mercury |
| This planet has the "Great Red Spot" | Jupiter |
| In 2006, this planet was reclassified as a dwarf planet | Pluto |
| These objects are made up of rock and iron and orbit the sun. | Asteroids |
| Where is the asteroid belt? | Between Mars and Jupiter |
| These objects are pieces of rock that break off asteroids and travel through space. | Meteoroids |