Astronomy Review Part 2

Front

The flash of light produced when a meteoroid passes through Earth's atmosphere is a(n)

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Meteor

Front

The four terrestrial planets all have: Rocky surfaces, Hot temperatures, Deep atmospheres, Large size

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Rocky surfaces

Front

The _______ is between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

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Asteroid belt

Front

A(n) ________ is a loose collection of ice, dust and small rocky particles that typically has a long, narrow orbit.

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Comet

Front

The _____ is found right after Neptune's orbit.

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Kuiper Belt

Front

______ are meteoroids that entered our atmosphere and hit Earth without completely burning up.

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Meteorites

Front

^{T/F (if false replace the word in blue)} 
Asteroids are rocky objects in orbit that are too small and too numerous to be considered planets. 

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True

Front

A __________ is a chunk of ice & dust that has a bright head & a long narrow tail.

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comet

Front

How long does it take Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

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one year

Front

What is a planet?

Back

a large object that orbits a star