Small Solar System Objects

Small Solar System Objects

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Science

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the region of space between Mars and Jupiter where most asteroids are found?

Back

The asteroid belt.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What aligns with the ion (or gas) tail of a comet?

Back

The solar wind.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where do most long-period comets originate?

Back

The Oort Cloud.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a streak of light made by a chunk of rock or dust entering Earth's atmosphere called?

Back

A meteor.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are small, rocky bodies that orbit the sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt?

Back

Asteroids.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a meteoroid, meteor, and meteorite?

Back

A meteoroid is a small rock in space, a meteor is the streak of light when it enters the atmosphere, and a meteorite is what remains after it lands on Earth.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary composition of comets?

Back

Comets are primarily composed of ice, dust, and rocky material.

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