Space and Earth Test 11/21-22

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is the force of attraction between objects due to their masses.

Front

Define inertia.

Back

Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist change in its state of motion.

Front

Where is the Asteroid Belt located?

Back

The Asteroid Belt is located between Mars and Jupiter.

Front

What gives Uranus and Neptune their blue color?

Back

The presence of methane in their atmosphere.

Front

Does mass change on the Moon compared to Earth?

Back

No, because you cannot change the amount of space or matter something takes up.

Front

What is the solar system?

Back

The solar system is a collection of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and other celestial bodies that orbit the Sun.

Front

What is a comet?

Back

A comet is a small celestial body made of ice, dust, and rocky material that, when close to the Sun, develops a glowing coma and tail.

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

Front

What is the role of the Sun in the solar system?

Back

The Sun is the central star that provides light and heat, and its gravitational pull keeps the planets in orbit.

Front

What are the inner planets?

Back

The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, which are rocky and closer to the Sun.