Solar System

Front

What is the primary difference between asteroids and comets?

Back

Comets have tails when near the Sun, while asteroids do not.

Front

Order these from LARGEST to SMALLEST: universe, local group/cluster, galaxy, solar system, planet.

Back

universe -- local group/cluster -- galaxy -- solar system -- planet

Front

Models of the solar system with Earth at the center are called __________ models.

Back

geocentric

Front

We live in the __________ galaxy.

Back

Milky Way

Front

The asteroid belt is found between __________.

Back

Mars and Jupiter

Front

What is the main component of asteroids?

Back

Asteroids are primarily made of rock and metal.

Front

What is the main component of comets?

Back

Comets are primarily made of ice and dust.

Front

What is the term for the path an object takes as it revolves around another object in space?

Back

Orbit

Front

What is the largest structure in the universe?

Back

The universe itself is the largest structure.

Front

What is the term for a group of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity?

Back

Galaxy