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Astronomy Quiz 3 FC
Solar System Formation and Planet Intro
Question | Answer |
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Q1 What does everything in the universe begin as (a giant cloud of dust and gas) | |
Q2 A nebula is kept in balance by the force that pushes it together called _______________ and pushes it apart called _______________ | |
Q3 In order for a nebula to become unbalanced, which force needs to be greater | |
Q4 The distance used to measure between planets is called ______________, 1 is the distance between the Earth and the Sun | |
Q5 What is the other name for the inner planets as a group | |
Q6 List 4 characteristics that the inner planets (and not the outer planets) share | |
Q7 List the four terrestrial planets | |
Q8 What separates the inner planets from the outer planets | |
Q9 What is another name for the outer planets as a group (2 answers) | |
Q10 List 4 characteristics that the outer planets (and not the inner planets) share | |
Q11 List the four gaseous planets | |
Q12 Name all 8 of our planets in order | |
Q13 All planets revolve around the sun in which direction | |
Q14 Not all planets ROTATE on their axis in the same direction, some rotate counterclockwise, called ______________ | |
Q15 Not all planets ROTATE on their axis in the same direction, some rotate clockwise, called ______________ | |
Q16 List the planets that have prograde rotation | |
Q17 List the planets that have retrograde rotation |