Midterm Exam: Chs. 1-3, 7-11
... + 11. The orbital period P of particles moving around the rings of Saturn depends on ____ their distance R from the center of the planet such that P2 is proportional to R3. O 12. The heating of the interior of Io is caused by thermal heating from Jupiter, because ____ Jupiter emits more radiation th ...
... + 11. The orbital period P of particles moving around the rings of Saturn depends on ____ their distance R from the center of the planet such that P2 is proportional to R3. O 12. The heating of the interior of Io is caused by thermal heating from Jupiter, because ____ Jupiter emits more radiation th ...
5) Earth in space and time. The student understands the solar
... "Earth's accretion history was dominated by tens of high-energy collisions with Moon- to Mars-sized bodies ...
... "Earth's accretion history was dominated by tens of high-energy collisions with Moon- to Mars-sized bodies ...
Earth`s Orbit and the Seasons
... Diameter (Moon) = 3476 Km = ¼ Diameter (Earth) Moon’s umbra reaches only a small area < 270 Km where solar eclipse is visible ...
... Diameter (Moon) = 3476 Km = ¼ Diameter (Earth) Moon’s umbra reaches only a small area < 270 Km where solar eclipse is visible ...
32) What spacecraft mission crashed because the NASA contractor
... C) The force of attraction between any two objects decreases with the square of the distance between their centers. D) As a planet moves around its orbit, it sweeps out equal areas in equal times. E) A planet or comet in a non-circular orbit travels faster when it is nearer to the Sun and slower whe ...
... C) The force of attraction between any two objects decreases with the square of the distance between their centers. D) As a planet moves around its orbit, it sweeps out equal areas in equal times. E) A planet or comet in a non-circular orbit travels faster when it is nearer to the Sun and slower whe ...
Solar System topics
... The Moon is too massive to have been captured by the Earth. If the Earth and Moon both formed from the accretion of planetesimals, they should have the same composition and density. The Moon's mean density is considerably lower. The going hypothesis today is that a Mars-sized planetesimal struck the ...
... The Moon is too massive to have been captured by the Earth. If the Earth and Moon both formed from the accretion of planetesimals, they should have the same composition and density. The Moon's mean density is considerably lower. The going hypothesis today is that a Mars-sized planetesimal struck the ...
Light Years Away - Sitka School District
... The star outside of our solar system that is closest to us is Alpha Centauri C, also called Alpha Proxima. It is 40,000,000,000,000 (40 trillion) km away. How many light years is that? ...
... The star outside of our solar system that is closest to us is Alpha Centauri C, also called Alpha Proxima. It is 40,000,000,000,000 (40 trillion) km away. How many light years is that? ...
Outer Space Study Guide
... Universe: All things that exist in space. Nebula: A region or cloud of dust and gas appearing as a bright or dark patch. This is usually the first stage in a star formation. TAKE A LOOK AT NEBULA PICTURES Solar System: The Sun along with all the planets, moons, and other bodies that travel around it ...
... Universe: All things that exist in space. Nebula: A region or cloud of dust and gas appearing as a bright or dark patch. This is usually the first stage in a star formation. TAKE A LOOK AT NEBULA PICTURES Solar System: The Sun along with all the planets, moons, and other bodies that travel around it ...
STUDY GUIDE Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best
... How might a nitrogen-oxygen atmosphere on the moon affect the range of temperatures on the moon? a. An atmosphere might hold heat in, making the moon very hot. b. An atmosphere might block heat radiating from the sun, making the moon very cold. c. An atmosphere might moderate temperatures, making th ...
... How might a nitrogen-oxygen atmosphere on the moon affect the range of temperatures on the moon? a. An atmosphere might hold heat in, making the moon very hot. b. An atmosphere might block heat radiating from the sun, making the moon very cold. c. An atmosphere might moderate temperatures, making th ...
Homework #5 Chapter 3: Solar System Due
... In the position in the solar nebula where the jovian planets are now found, the temperatures were sufficiently low for ices of water, ammonia, and methane to form. This provided much more material for the early accretion that occurred, and it proceeded rapidly. The planetesimals that formed could t ...
... In the position in the solar nebula where the jovian planets are now found, the temperatures were sufficiently low for ices of water, ammonia, and methane to form. This provided much more material for the early accretion that occurred, and it proceeded rapidly. The planetesimals that formed could t ...
32) What spacecraft mission crashed because the NASA
... No notes, No books. You can use a calculator 1) The order of the eight planets from closest to farthest from the Sun is A) Mars, Venus, Earth, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune B) Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus C) Mars, Venus, Earth, Mercury, Saturn, Jupiter, U ...
... No notes, No books. You can use a calculator 1) The order of the eight planets from closest to farthest from the Sun is A) Mars, Venus, Earth, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune B) Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus C) Mars, Venus, Earth, Mercury, Saturn, Jupiter, U ...
SOLAR SYSTEM
... “Red Planet” – has a surface similar to Earth’s deserts, the red coloring comes from iron oxide in its soil The atmosphere is mostly carbon dioxide Average temperature is -55 Celsius Mars has 2 moons, Phobos and Deimos, which are much smaller than Earth’s moon and shaped like potatoes More ...
... “Red Planet” – has a surface similar to Earth’s deserts, the red coloring comes from iron oxide in its soil The atmosphere is mostly carbon dioxide Average temperature is -55 Celsius Mars has 2 moons, Phobos and Deimos, which are much smaller than Earth’s moon and shaped like potatoes More ...
EXAMPLE: Simple Curriculum Map
... 6ES 6 Describe and give examples of ways in which the earth’s surface is built up and torn down by natural processes including deposition of sediments, rock formation, erosion and weathering 6ES 7 Explain and give examples of how physical evidence, such as fossils and surface features of glaciation, ...
... 6ES 6 Describe and give examples of ways in which the earth’s surface is built up and torn down by natural processes including deposition of sediments, rock formation, erosion and weathering 6ES 7 Explain and give examples of how physical evidence, such as fossils and surface features of glaciation, ...
PHYS 1470 3.0 W16/17 Highlights of Astronomy Assignment #1
... times the Earth's mass. Using the information provided in the Appendices of our book, in the slides or in your notes from class, answer the following questions. a) What is the escape velocity in km/s from the surface of Yorkus? b) What is the orbital speed in km/s of Yorkus as it revolves about the ...
... times the Earth's mass. Using the information provided in the Appendices of our book, in the slides or in your notes from class, answer the following questions. a) What is the escape velocity in km/s from the surface of Yorkus? b) What is the orbital speed in km/s of Yorkus as it revolves about the ...
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... (Earth’s axial tilt, combined with its motion around the Sun, produces the cyclic weather patterns called seasons. Distance from the Sun does NOT cause the seasons!!) (This axial tilt also prevents the arctic and Antarctic from receiving any sunlight for periods.) The Moon orbits the Earth ...
... (Earth’s axial tilt, combined with its motion around the Sun, produces the cyclic weather patterns called seasons. Distance from the Sun does NOT cause the seasons!!) (This axial tilt also prevents the arctic and Antarctic from receiving any sunlight for periods.) The Moon orbits the Earth ...
Big Bang
... • Asteroid belt: Rocky objects. They are mainly classified into C-type and S-type. Some asteroids around the outer edge may have ice deep inside the bodies. • Gas Giant Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune • Trans-Neptunian Objects ...
... • Asteroid belt: Rocky objects. They are mainly classified into C-type and S-type. Some asteroids around the outer edge may have ice deep inside the bodies. • Gas Giant Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune • Trans-Neptunian Objects ...
Our Solar System
... low average densities (700 to 1700 kg/m3) and are composed primarily of light elements such as hydrogen and helium. ...
... low average densities (700 to 1700 kg/m3) and are composed primarily of light elements such as hydrogen and helium. ...
Lecture5
... newton’s law of gravity stood for 200 years. Einstein showed that newton’s law only works in certain situations (like those we encounter on earth). ...
... newton’s law of gravity stood for 200 years. Einstein showed that newton’s law only works in certain situations (like those we encounter on earth). ...
Content Standards/Performance Indicators: Key Pre
... D1 Students explain the physical formation and changing nature of our universe and solar system, and how our past and present knowledge of the universe and solar system developed. a. Explain why the unit of light years can be used to describe distance. b. Explain the role of gravity in forming and m ...
... D1 Students explain the physical formation and changing nature of our universe and solar system, and how our past and present knowledge of the universe and solar system developed. a. Explain why the unit of light years can be used to describe distance. b. Explain the role of gravity in forming and m ...
Geology 110: Earth and Space Science
... #12: Much of our understanding of the character of Earth’s interior comes from analyzing seismic waves that travel through Earth. As these waves move through Earth’s interior they may pass through, bounce off (reflect), and/or bend (refract) at boundaries between different rock types. The time it ta ...
... #12: Much of our understanding of the character of Earth’s interior comes from analyzing seismic waves that travel through Earth. As these waves move through Earth’s interior they may pass through, bounce off (reflect), and/or bend (refract) at boundaries between different rock types. The time it ta ...
32) What spacecraft mission crashed because the NASA contractor
... 36) There are 1.5 x 1011 m in 1 AU. How many meters in 60 AU? A) 1.5 x 1012 meters B) 9.0 x 1012 meters C) 9.0 x 1011 meters D) 7.5 x 1012 meters E) 7.5 x 1013 meters 37) The Earth’s rotation axis is tilted at what angle from the plane of the ecliptic. A) 45 degrees B) 29.5 degrees C) 41.6 degrees D ...
... 36) There are 1.5 x 1011 m in 1 AU. How many meters in 60 AU? A) 1.5 x 1012 meters B) 9.0 x 1012 meters C) 9.0 x 1011 meters D) 7.5 x 1012 meters E) 7.5 x 1013 meters 37) The Earth’s rotation axis is tilted at what angle from the plane of the ecliptic. A) 45 degrees B) 29.5 degrees C) 41.6 degrees D ...
32) What spacecraft mission crashed because the NASA contractor
... 36) There are 1.5 x 1011 m in 1 AU. How many meters in 60 AU? A) 1.5 x 1012 meters B) 9.0 x 1012 meters C) 9.0 x 1011 meters D) 7.5 x 1012 meters E) 7.5 x 1013 meters 37) The Earth’s rotation axis is tilted at what angle from the plane of the ecliptic. A) 45 degrees B) 29.5 degrees C) 18.7 degrees D ...
... 36) There are 1.5 x 1011 m in 1 AU. How many meters in 60 AU? A) 1.5 x 1012 meters B) 9.0 x 1012 meters C) 9.0 x 1011 meters D) 7.5 x 1012 meters E) 7.5 x 1013 meters 37) The Earth’s rotation axis is tilted at what angle from the plane of the ecliptic. A) 45 degrees B) 29.5 degrees C) 18.7 degrees D ...
NASA Training Activity 2 Astronomy
... o Closest to the Sun o Can be as hot as 427° C o Its year is only ____________________________ Earth days long! Venus – terrestrial o About the same size, mass, and density as ______________________________. o Rotates in the opposite direction than Earth. o It's day (243 Earth days) is longer than i ...
... o Closest to the Sun o Can be as hot as 427° C o Its year is only ____________________________ Earth days long! Venus – terrestrial o About the same size, mass, and density as ______________________________. o Rotates in the opposite direction than Earth. o It's day (243 Earth days) is longer than i ...
Middle School Curriculum Standards: Earth Science
... PERFORMANCE Observe and describe properties of materials, such as density, conductivity, and solubility. INDICATOR 3.1 Major Understandings: 3.1a Substances have characteristic properties. Some of these properties include color, odor, phase at room temperature, density, solubility, heat and electric ...
... PERFORMANCE Observe and describe properties of materials, such as density, conductivity, and solubility. INDICATOR 3.1 Major Understandings: 3.1a Substances have characteristic properties. Some of these properties include color, odor, phase at room temperature, density, solubility, heat and electric ...