Unit 5: THE SOLAR SYSTEM 1.THE SOLAR SYSTEM
... old. It is an exciting place made up of a star we call the Sun, and celestial bodies, such as planets, dwarf planets, moons or satellites, asteroids, comets, and many other smaller bodies. The Solar System is made up of all the planets that orbit our Sun. In addition to planets, the Solar System als ...
... old. It is an exciting place made up of a star we call the Sun, and celestial bodies, such as planets, dwarf planets, moons or satellites, asteroids, comets, and many other smaller bodies. The Solar System is made up of all the planets that orbit our Sun. In addition to planets, the Solar System als ...
Our Solar System Study Guide 4 grade standard to be tested: S4E2
... These changes are caused by the way sunlight strikes the Moon as it revolves around Earth. The different ways the Moon looks throughout the month are called the phases of the Moon. The diagram below shows the Moon’s position at each phase. ...
... These changes are caused by the way sunlight strikes the Moon as it revolves around Earth. The different ways the Moon looks throughout the month are called the phases of the Moon. The diagram below shows the Moon’s position at each phase. ...
50 FACTS about SPACE
... 3. What is the study of the universe called? __________________________. 4. A person who studies astronomy is called an ______________________________. 5. The sun along with the planets is known as the ___________________ ____________________. 6. A hot ball of plasma is known as a __________________ ...
... 3. What is the study of the universe called? __________________________. 4. A person who studies astronomy is called an ______________________________. 5. The sun along with the planets is known as the ___________________ ____________________. 6. A hot ball of plasma is known as a __________________ ...
Chapter 6 The Archean Eon of Precambrian Time I. Introduction
... iv. remaining iron and other metals would combine with silicon and oxygen to form the less dense mantle v. still lighter components would separate out of the mantle to form an uppermost crustal layer b. Heat needed for differentiation i. accretionary heat derived from bombardment by particles and me ...
... iv. remaining iron and other metals would combine with silicon and oxygen to form the less dense mantle v. still lighter components would separate out of the mantle to form an uppermost crustal layer b. Heat needed for differentiation i. accretionary heat derived from bombardment by particles and me ...
Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors
... asteroids. Some meteoroids form when asteroids collide in space. Others form when a comet breaks up and creates a cloud of dust that continues to move through the solar system. When Earth passes through one of these dust clouds, bits of dust enter Earth’s atmosphere. When a meteoroid enters Earth’s ...
... asteroids. Some meteoroids form when asteroids collide in space. Others form when a comet breaks up and creates a cloud of dust that continues to move through the solar system. When Earth passes through one of these dust clouds, bits of dust enter Earth’s atmosphere. When a meteoroid enters Earth’s ...
IQ 2
... IQ • True! The Earth’s rotation causes the entire sky to appear to sweep from east to west once each day. • This is (generally) the “fastest” motion we notice. • The Earth’s rotation axis points at the north and south poles of the “celestial sphere.” • The Earth’s equator projects to the equator of ...
... IQ • True! The Earth’s rotation causes the entire sky to appear to sweep from east to west once each day. • This is (generally) the “fastest” motion we notice. • The Earth’s rotation axis points at the north and south poles of the “celestial sphere.” • The Earth’s equator projects to the equator of ...
Astronomy work sheet
... the night sky which planets are closer to the Sun than the Earth? 11. ASTRONOMICAL TERMS What is meant by the following: Galaxy Magnitude Red Shift Black Hole ...
... the night sky which planets are closer to the Sun than the Earth? 11. ASTRONOMICAL TERMS What is meant by the following: Galaxy Magnitude Red Shift Black Hole ...
document
... The moon goes through phases over the course of a month The moon can come between us and the sun. The planets (in order of speed) – Mercury, only seen near sunrise and sunset – Venus, also a morning or evening star – Mars, Jupiter and Saturn travel the enitre zodiac ...
... The moon goes through phases over the course of a month The moon can come between us and the sun. The planets (in order of speed) – Mercury, only seen near sunrise and sunset – Venus, also a morning or evening star – Mars, Jupiter and Saturn travel the enitre zodiac ...
evidence found of solar system around nearby star
... be inferred by indirect measurements. Their star is so near, however, that some astronomers think that they may be able to see its planets with better telescopes within the next decade. One of the planets, a gas giant 1 { times heavier than Jupiter, was discovered in 2000 by Barbara McArthur , an as ...
... be inferred by indirect measurements. Their star is so near, however, that some astronomers think that they may be able to see its planets with better telescopes within the next decade. One of the planets, a gas giant 1 { times heavier than Jupiter, was discovered in 2000 by Barbara McArthur , an as ...
ASTR2050 Intro A&A NAMES: ____________________ ____________________ Work sheet
... Build a scale model of the solar system, including the sizes and orbital radii of the sun and planets. Most of the data you need can be found in Kutner, Appendices B and D, and Figure 17.3. Show the units in the following lists. 1. What celestial object did you use to set the scale, and what did you ...
... Build a scale model of the solar system, including the sizes and orbital radii of the sun and planets. Most of the data you need can be found in Kutner, Appendices B and D, and Figure 17.3. Show the units in the following lists. 1. What celestial object did you use to set the scale, and what did you ...
Distance Light travels in ONE year!
... years ago. How long would we have to wait to see what the galaxy looks like right now? ...
... years ago. How long would we have to wait to see what the galaxy looks like right now? ...
Quiz4 - UNLV Physics
... A) Earth-mass, in Earth-like orbits. B) Jupiter-mass, in Jupiter-like orbits. C) Jupiter-mass, in very close orbits. D) Earth-mass, in very close orbits. E) a wide range of masses, in edge-on orbits. Answer: C Current techniques can measure stellar motion to less than A) walking speed. B) running sp ...
... A) Earth-mass, in Earth-like orbits. B) Jupiter-mass, in Jupiter-like orbits. C) Jupiter-mass, in very close orbits. D) Earth-mass, in very close orbits. E) a wide range of masses, in edge-on orbits. Answer: C Current techniques can measure stellar motion to less than A) walking speed. B) running sp ...
TTh HW04 key
... Directions: Listed below are twenty (20) multiple-choice questions based on the material covered by the lectures this past week. Choose the correct response from those listed, along with at least a one (1) sentence justification for your answer. In the case of a question involving math, the calculat ...
... Directions: Listed below are twenty (20) multiple-choice questions based on the material covered by the lectures this past week. Choose the correct response from those listed, along with at least a one (1) sentence justification for your answer. In the case of a question involving math, the calculat ...
Formation of the Solar System
... Inner & Outer Planets Form The gas planets (or outer planets)- Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, were all able to collect a ton of dust in the cooler, outer solar nebula. Once they grew large enough, their gravity was strong enough to attract the nebula gases, hydrogen and helium. The rock ...
... Inner & Outer Planets Form The gas planets (or outer planets)- Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, were all able to collect a ton of dust in the cooler, outer solar nebula. Once they grew large enough, their gravity was strong enough to attract the nebula gases, hydrogen and helium. The rock ...
title of lesson plan - Discovery Education
... documentary, a radio play, or a front-page news article. Follow up this activity with a discussion comparing today's space missions with the missions of nearly 40 years ago. ...
... documentary, a radio play, or a front-page news article. Follow up this activity with a discussion comparing today's space missions with the missions of nearly 40 years ago. ...
Rocket Science
... this copyrighted work is highly encouraged. Lethargic obtuseness is insubordinate and is discouraged by PBIS, as it may result in little or no monetary gain after secondary education or a fine of $250,000. ...
... this copyrighted work is highly encouraged. Lethargic obtuseness is insubordinate and is discouraged by PBIS, as it may result in little or no monetary gain after secondary education or a fine of $250,000. ...
astronomy review sheet2
... 3. Where is Polaris located and how do stars appear to move around it? 4. What is the difference between rotation and revolution? 5. Time on Earth is based on the motion of the ___________ around the _______. 6. What proof do we have that the Earth rotates? Lesson #2: Seasons 7. What causes seasons? ...
... 3. Where is Polaris located and how do stars appear to move around it? 4. What is the difference between rotation and revolution? 5. Time on Earth is based on the motion of the ___________ around the _______. 6. What proof do we have that the Earth rotates? Lesson #2: Seasons 7. What causes seasons? ...
Earth`s Place in the Universe Test 1
... 17) A planet similar to Earth has four moons roughly the same distance away. The moon that will MOST affect tides on the planet is the one that has the greatest A) mass. C) density. B) volume. ...
... 17) A planet similar to Earth has four moons roughly the same distance away. The moon that will MOST affect tides on the planet is the one that has the greatest A) mass. C) density. B) volume. ...
Chapter 13: Earth, Moon, and Beyond
... The four planets closest to the sun are the inner planets. They are: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. ...
... The four planets closest to the sun are the inner planets. They are: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. ...
Stars, Planets, Moons, too Doing the Solar System
... The star nearest Earth is the Sun, It provides energy for everyone. The energy comes in the form of heat and light, It’s a ball of gases that burns just right. ...
... The star nearest Earth is the Sun, It provides energy for everyone. The energy comes in the form of heat and light, It’s a ball of gases that burns just right. ...
File - Etna FFA Agriculture
... formed. Most of the asteroids in our solar system can be found orbiting the Sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. This area is sometimes called the "asteroid belt“. Think about it this way: the asteroid belt is a big highway in a circle around the Sun. Think about the asteroids as cars on the ...
... formed. Most of the asteroids in our solar system can be found orbiting the Sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. This area is sometimes called the "asteroid belt“. Think about it this way: the asteroid belt is a big highway in a circle around the Sun. Think about the asteroids as cars on the ...
History of Astronomy Notes
... Explains apparent changes in brightness for some planets. Explains some of the observed non-uniform motions of the Sun, Moon, and Planets. Can fine-tune the model by adding epicycles. Failures of Ptolemy’s System: It was really, REALLY complicated. ...
... Explains apparent changes in brightness for some planets. Explains some of the observed non-uniform motions of the Sun, Moon, and Planets. Can fine-tune the model by adding epicycles. Failures of Ptolemy’s System: It was really, REALLY complicated. ...
the sun moon and the earth!
... What is the distance from the Sun to the Moon? 238,857 miles. What is the distance from the Sun to the Earth? 93,000,000 miles. How do the characteristics of the Sun affect life on the Sun? The Sun is so hot that it is impossible for there to be a living person on the Sun. Explain how day and night ...
... What is the distance from the Sun to the Moon? 238,857 miles. What is the distance from the Sun to the Earth? 93,000,000 miles. How do the characteristics of the Sun affect life on the Sun? The Sun is so hot that it is impossible for there to be a living person on the Sun. Explain how day and night ...
... The chances of a celestial body colliding with the earth are small, but the consequences would be catastrophic ...
... The chances of a celestial body colliding with the earth are small, but the consequences would be catastrophic ...
1 HoNoRS227 Examination #3 Name
... The Matter Era exists without radiation because it occurred later. B The Vacuum Era occurred after the Matter Era. C The Degenerate Dark Era occurs before the Vacuum Era. *D There were no particles of matter in existence prior to the Radiation Era. E All of the above are true regarding the Big Bang ...
... The Matter Era exists without radiation because it occurred later. B The Vacuum Era occurred after the Matter Era. C The Degenerate Dark Era occurs before the Vacuum Era. *D There were no particles of matter in existence prior to the Radiation Era. E All of the above are true regarding the Big Bang ...