answer key
... 15.The moon’s orbit around the earth is slightly tilted compared to the earth’s orbit around the sun (the two “loops” cross in only two places, and both earth and moon have to be at the “cross” at the same time for an eclipse to occur) 16.If their moon is the same angular diameter as their star OR ...
... 15.The moon’s orbit around the earth is slightly tilted compared to the earth’s orbit around the sun (the two “loops” cross in only two places, and both earth and moon have to be at the “cross” at the same time for an eclipse to occur) 16.If their moon is the same angular diameter as their star OR ...
Unit 1: Earth History 1. Distinguish among eons
... 4. Know the different types of fossils, how they form, and examples. 5. During which eras/periods do the following significant events occur: simple marine organisms, first vertebrates, first land plants and ...
... 4. Know the different types of fossils, how they form, and examples. 5. During which eras/periods do the following significant events occur: simple marine organisms, first vertebrates, first land plants and ...
Chapter 8 Powerpoint
... Understanding the Solar System • By definition, there are eight planets which consist of four terrestrial planets which are closer to the Sun and four gaseous giant planets which are further away. The terrestrial and gas planets are separated by a belt of rocky debris known as the ...
... Understanding the Solar System • By definition, there are eight planets which consist of four terrestrial planets which are closer to the Sun and four gaseous giant planets which are further away. The terrestrial and gas planets are separated by a belt of rocky debris known as the ...
Earth Science 2nd 9 wk review
... formed and water is a by product of burning hydrogen. Its cold in space so water freezes. ...
... formed and water is a by product of burning hydrogen. Its cold in space so water freezes. ...
Quiz # 5
... A protoplanetary disk, such as those observed around some stars in the Orion nebula. Any planet of greater mass than Jupiter. A planet orbiting a star beyond the Sun; for example, the planet orbiting the star 51 Pegasi. D) A primitive organism thought to exist on Jupiter's moon, Europa. ...
... A protoplanetary disk, such as those observed around some stars in the Orion nebula. Any planet of greater mass than Jupiter. A planet orbiting a star beyond the Sun; for example, the planet orbiting the star 51 Pegasi. D) A primitive organism thought to exist on Jupiter's moon, Europa. ...
hw1
... Our solar system consists of the sun (a star), nine planets and various other heavenly bodies like satellites (e.g. moon), comets and asteroids. We are part of the Milky Way galaxy. It is a spiral galaxy, about 75,000 light years in diameter and consists of billions of stars along with gas and dust. ...
... Our solar system consists of the sun (a star), nine planets and various other heavenly bodies like satellites (e.g. moon), comets and asteroids. We are part of the Milky Way galaxy. It is a spiral galaxy, about 75,000 light years in diameter and consists of billions of stars along with gas and dust. ...
Earth Science SOL Review Sheet #1
... Equinoxes - times of the year when the sun is located directly above the equator so that day and night are of equal length around the world (March 21 and September 22 – 23) Apollo 11 - the 1st manned landing on the moon Galaxy - billions of stars grouped together Stellar evolution - the stages of de ...
... Equinoxes - times of the year when the sun is located directly above the equator so that day and night are of equal length around the world (March 21 and September 22 – 23) Apollo 11 - the 1st manned landing on the moon Galaxy - billions of stars grouped together Stellar evolution - the stages of de ...
document
... Tails (105 km to 1 AU long), always points away from the Sun. Solar wind (steady stream of solar particles) pushes gas away; dust continues to orbit Sun. ...
... Tails (105 km to 1 AU long), always points away from the Sun. Solar wind (steady stream of solar particles) pushes gas away; dust continues to orbit Sun. ...
EARTH SCIENCE MISCONCEPTIONS
... The Earth is sitting on something. The Earth is larger than the Sun. The Sun disappears at night. The Earth is round like a pancake. We live on the middle flat portion of a sphere. There is a definite up and down in space. Seasons are caused by Earth’s distance from the Sun. The phases of the Moon a ...
... The Earth is sitting on something. The Earth is larger than the Sun. The Sun disappears at night. The Earth is round like a pancake. We live on the middle flat portion of a sphere. There is a definite up and down in space. Seasons are caused by Earth’s distance from the Sun. The phases of the Moon a ...
Solar System - Spring Branch ISD
... Beyond the orbit of Pluto is the __________. Oort cloud The Oort cloud is a spherical cloud that surrounds the Solar System and lays roughly a light-year ________ from the Sun. It contains an estimated 10 trillion comets with the combined mass of the Earth. _______ ...
... Beyond the orbit of Pluto is the __________. Oort cloud The Oort cloud is a spherical cloud that surrounds the Solar System and lays roughly a light-year ________ from the Sun. It contains an estimated 10 trillion comets with the combined mass of the Earth. _______ ...
1 Our Solar System Lexile 500L 1 We live on planet Earth. Earth is
... Mars is a very cold planet. It has ice caps. They can be seen on its north and south poles. Scientists have found that the soil on Mars is rich in iron. The iron gives the soil a red color. This is why it is known as the “Red Planet”. ...
... Mars is a very cold planet. It has ice caps. They can be seen on its north and south poles. Scientists have found that the soil on Mars is rich in iron. The iron gives the soil a red color. This is why it is known as the “Red Planet”. ...
Astronomy Unit Study Guide
... B. the “star” in the middle of our solar system C. he formed three law’s of planetary motion D. a cloud of dust and gas in space E. the idea that the sun is the center of the solar system F. he developed a model of a sun-centered solar system G. a pattern of stars in the sky H. color that is emitted ...
... B. the “star” in the middle of our solar system C. he formed three law’s of planetary motion D. a cloud of dust and gas in space E. the idea that the sun is the center of the solar system F. he developed a model of a sun-centered solar system G. a pattern of stars in the sky H. color that is emitted ...
Solar System - Doral Academy Preparatory
... Scientists classify small objects in the Solar System by size, shape, composition and orbits. ...
... Scientists classify small objects in the Solar System by size, shape, composition and orbits. ...
Quiz 5
... 23. (1 pt.) The planet with the largest volcano in the solar system is a. Earth. b. Mars. c. Venus. d. Mercury. ...
... 23. (1 pt.) The planet with the largest volcano in the solar system is a. Earth. b. Mars. c. Venus. d. Mercury. ...
Science 9 Test Review-Space Answers 1. pg 434 2a
... Asteroid belt – made up of thousands of asteroids one belt is found between Mars and Jupiter Meteroid – a lump of rock or metal trapped by Earth’s gravity and pulled down through Earth’s atmosphere Meteor – a bright streak of light across the sky caused by a meteoroid Comet – a chunk of ice and dust ...
... Asteroid belt – made up of thousands of asteroids one belt is found between Mars and Jupiter Meteroid – a lump of rock or metal trapped by Earth’s gravity and pulled down through Earth’s atmosphere Meteor – a bright streak of light across the sky caused by a meteoroid Comet – a chunk of ice and dust ...
Ch. 3 Sec. 5 Notes
... *Rocky objects, called asteroids, are too small and too numerous to be considered full-fledged planets *Most asteroids revolve around the sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter -Called the asteroid belt *More than 100,000 asteroids have been discovered *The largest asteroid, Ceres, was recently ...
... *Rocky objects, called asteroids, are too small and too numerous to be considered full-fledged planets *Most asteroids revolve around the sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter -Called the asteroid belt *More than 100,000 asteroids have been discovered *The largest asteroid, Ceres, was recently ...
Class notes
... The arrival of the solar wind particles stimulates the particles in the Earth’s atmosphere. This is what triggers the spectacular light show of the polar auroras. It is usually observed as a green glow shimmering over the horizon. Types of Polar Auroras There are two types of polar auroras: •the aur ...
... The arrival of the solar wind particles stimulates the particles in the Earth’s atmosphere. This is what triggers the spectacular light show of the polar auroras. It is usually observed as a green glow shimmering over the horizon. Types of Polar Auroras There are two types of polar auroras: •the aur ...
ch. 5 study guide
... o Why do we see different stars during different seasons? As Earth revolves around the Sun, it passes different groups of stars. o What is one constellation from our science book? The constellations in our science book include the Big Dipper, the Little Dipper, Orion, Cassiopeia, and Scorpius. Know ...
... o Why do we see different stars during different seasons? As Earth revolves around the Sun, it passes different groups of stars. o What is one constellation from our science book? The constellations in our science book include the Big Dipper, the Little Dipper, Orion, Cassiopeia, and Scorpius. Know ...
Scale Model of the Solar System
... Yellow or orange card to make a 2D model of the sun (A spherical model will be quite big!) A map of your locality. (The solar system is a very big place and you will not get all the models placed properly in the school grounds!) Now that you have set out the model Solar System, you might like to ...
... Yellow or orange card to make a 2D model of the sun (A spherical model will be quite big!) A map of your locality. (The solar system is a very big place and you will not get all the models placed properly in the school grounds!) Now that you have set out the model Solar System, you might like to ...
Key Words – Year 7 - Space Word Meaning axis Imaginary vertical
... Time of the year associated with a particular climate – spring, summer, autumn and winter – caused by the tilt of the Earth’s axis. ...
... Time of the year associated with a particular climate – spring, summer, autumn and winter – caused by the tilt of the Earth’s axis. ...
Solar System
... areas.. areas Jupiter and the other gas planets have high velocity winds,, grouped in bands winds that go in opposite directions.. directions ...
... areas.. areas Jupiter and the other gas planets have high velocity winds,, grouped in bands winds that go in opposite directions.. directions ...