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6.2 Solar System

Unit Test Review

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The four outer planets are know as ... Gas giants
The inner planets have a __________ surface and __________ temperatures compared to the outer planets. rocky surface, warmer temperatures
Pluto is no longer a planet. It is a dwarf planet because it does not keep a clear orbital path. True or false True
Moons are natural satellites which means... Moons orbit a planet.
When we see pictures showing the planets to scale, what is true about the distance between them. A picture with planets to scale cannot have the planet distance to scale in the same photo. There is way too much space between the planets and the sun.
Venus is similar size to Earth, but Venus definitely has a different composition. Name three... Much hotter, many large volcanoes, Yellow-white appearance
Describe a comet. Frozen gas, dust, rock, and ice that orbits the sun.
Describe an asteroid. A large rocky object that orbits the sun.
Describe a meteor. Small pieces of rock that burn up when they enter the Earth's atmosphere.
Which planet takes the least amount of time to orbit the sun? Mercury
The Asteroid belt is located between what two planets? Mars and Jupiter
Planets are held in orbit due to what? The sun's gravity
What was gravity's role in the formation of the solar system? Gravity pulled dust and gas together which eventually formed planets.
Planets with more mass typically attract more ________. moons
What contributed the most to our understanding of the solar system over time? Technology
Rockets, telescopes, and use of infrared light are all examples of_______________ which helps in the understanding of our solar system. technology
Space and our understanding of space DOES and has changed over time. True or false True
Technology and mathematics allow us to .... make calculations and collect new information.
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