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Celestial Objects
Celestial Objects, Gravity & Space Exploration Review
Question | Answer |
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What is the celestial body that is the center of our solar system? | sun |
What is located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter? | asteroid belt |
Name the celestial object that is dense and composed of hot gases. | sun |
What means "earth like"? | terrestrial |
The planets that are described as rocky and terrestrial are known as the __________ planets. | inner |
The planets that are known to be gaseous are the __________ planets. | outer |
The orbital path of a planet is __________________. | elliptical |
Moons are _____________ because they orbit planets. | satellites |
What governs the motion of the solar system? | gravity |
A __________ has a coma and can be made of ice, rock and frozen gases. | comet |
Mass and distance affects the strength of the ________ pull of two objects. | gravitational |
Forward motion and gravitational forces determine a planet's _________ path. | orbital |
What is the scientific tool that enables us to see far into space? | telescope |
What provides astronauts with oxygen, protection and communication in space? | space suits |
The ________ enables scientist to solve problems of living in space. | ISS |
A space probe, a rover, and a manned rocket can all ____________ with people on Earth. | communicate |
What sends back to Earth clear images of celestial objects? | satellites |
A rocket's __________ allows it to overcome Earth's gravity so humans can explore space. | thrust |