What is the solar system?
In this lesson, we will discuss what we can find in our solar system. We will also discuss what a planet, moon and space dust are. Finally, we will examine the differences between asteroids, meteoroids, meteors and meteorites.
What is the solar system?
In this lesson, we will discuss what we can find in our solar system. We will also discuss what a planet, moon and space dust are. Finally, we will examine the differences between asteroids, meteoroids, meteors and meteorites.
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- Describe what the solar system is
- Name the parts of the solar system
- Explain the difference between comets, meteors and meteorites
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4 Questions
Q1.
The moon orbits around the...
Mars
Sun
Q2.
How long does it take for the Moon to orbit the Earth?
24 hours
365 days
90 minutes
Q3.
If the moon is in the first quarter stage, from the Northern part of the Earth we would see it as...
A full moon
A new moon
Half of the moon on the left
Q4.
A solar eclipse occurs when...
The Earth is in between the Moon and the Sun
The Sun is in between the Earth and the Moon
4 Questions
Q1.
The Sun is a very large ball of ...
Ice
Rock
Q2.
What is the Sun primarily made up?
Helium and Oxygen
Hydrogen and Oxygen
Q3.
Which was the largest moon we mentioned that was larger than Mercury?
Enceladus
Moon
Titan
Q4.
What is the main difference between Meteors and Meteorites?
One comes from an Asteroid and one comes from a Comet.
One of them was not once considered a Meteoroid.