Unit 5 Test Review

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What are the inner planets called?

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Terrestrial Planets

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Order the objects by size: Asteroids, Planets, Sun, Dwarf Planets, Comets, Meteoroids

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Sun, Planet, Dwarf Planets, Moons, Asteroids, Comets, Meteoroids

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Why do we see different colors in the auroras?

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Different gases in the atmosphere

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What protects Earth from the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the Sun?

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Earth's magnetic field

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Even though our moon is in the habitable zone, why is there no life present?

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All of the above are correct (no liquid water, atmosphere is too thin, exposed to too much solar radiation)

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What are the main characteristics of terrestrial planets?

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They are rocky, have solid surfaces, and are closer to the Sun.

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What is the difference between asteroids and comets?

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

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What is the significance of the habitable zone?

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It is the region around a star where conditions may be right for liquid water to exist.

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How does Earth's magnetic field protect us?

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It deflects solar wind and cosmic radiation, preventing harmful particles from reaching the surface.

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What causes the different colors in auroras?

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The interaction of solar wind with different gases in Earth's atmosphere.