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Science Space Test
Science Unit 6 Space Test :)
Question | Answer |
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List 3 differences between the outer planets and the inner planets. | Outer planets- further away, made of gas; no surface, and spin quickly. Inner Planets- Closer, solid surfaces, spin slowly |
Describe the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse. | Solar is sun, moon, then Earth. Lunar is sun, Earth, then moon. |
Describe the current theory oh how Earth's moon was formed. | The theory is that a Mars sized object collided into early Earth. |
What do the terms waning and waxing mean in relation to lunar phases? | Waning is the left side reflections growing, and waxing is the right side reflections growing. |
Is our solar system an example of a heliocentric model, or a geocentric model? | Hellenistic model, because in the middle of our solar system there is a sun. |
What are 3 facts about Neptune? | .Very heavy .Blue .Cannot be seen with a telescope |
What are 3 facts about Uranus? | .Blue/green clouds .Strong magnetic field .Giant ball of gas and liquid |
What are 3 facts about Jupiter? | .The largest planet .3 Rings .Giant ball of gas |
What are 3 facts about Saturn? | .7 Rings .Second largest planet .Icy |
What are 3 facts about Earth? | .Only planet with living life .Has only one moon .No rings |
What are 3 facts about Mars? | .Has 2 moons .Has seasons .No water |