Space Week 1 - HJS

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How many moons revolve/orbit around the Sun?

Back

0 (zero) - Moons do not orbit the Sun; they orbit planets.

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What is the reason Earth is known as the 'Blue Planet'?

Back

Earth contains liquid water, which is essential for life.

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What do we call a meteoroid that burns up in the atmosphere?

Back

Meteor - When a meteoroid enters the atmosphere and burns up, it is called a meteor.

Front

What affects the strength of gravity on an object?

Back

Mass - The greater the mass of an object, the stronger the gravity it exerts.

Front

What keeps the Moon in orbit around Earth?

Back

Pull of Earth's Gravity - Earth's gravity pulls the Moon, keeping it in orbit.

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What is a natural satellite?

Back

A natural satellite is a celestial body that orbits a planet, like the Moon orbits Earth.

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

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Meteoroid: A small rock or particle in space. Meteor: A meteoroid that burns up in the atmosphere. Meteorite: A meteoroid that survives its passage through the atmosphere and lands on Earth.

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What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies towards each other, depending on their masses.

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What is the solar system?

Back

The solar system is a collection of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and the Sun, all bound by gravity.

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

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The Sun is the central star that provides light and heat, influencing the orbits of planets.