Objects in the Solar System Flashcard 7.9A

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What is the asteroid belt composed of?

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The asteroid belt is primarily composed of rock.

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True or False: Meteors can range in size from dust to asteroid-sized rocks, often containing metal debris from comets, asteroids, or the moon and other planets.

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True

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Where can the asteroid belt be found?

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The asteroid belt is located between Mars and Jupiter.

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True or False: Dwarf planets can be found in the Asteroid Belt.

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True

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Which of the following is not true of Jovian planets? They are the closest to the sun, they are gas and ice giants, they have thick atmospheres, or they are composed of rock and ice?

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They are the closest to the sun.

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What are Jovian planets?

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Jovian planets are gas and ice giants, including Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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What is a meteor?

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A meteor is a small rock or particle from space that burns up upon entering Earth's atmosphere.

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What is the difference between an asteroid and a comet?

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Asteroids are rocky bodies, while comets are made of ice and dust.

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What is a dwarf planet?

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A dwarf planet is a celestial body that orbits the sun and is similar to a planet but does not clear its orbit of other debris.

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What is the Oort cloud?

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The Oort cloud is a theoretical cloud of icy bodies that is believed to surround the solar system.