Unit 4 - Solar System

Front

Where is the Kuiper belt located?

Back

The Kuiper belt is located after Neptune.

Front

What are the outer planets called?

Back

The outer planets are called gas giants.

Front

What is step one of the formation of the solar system?

Back

Step one is that gravity caused the solar nebula to collapse inward.

Front

Which is the second largest planet in the solar system?

Back

The second largest planet is Saturn.

Front

How should the arrows be drawn for two objects of the same mass experiencing increased force of gravity?

Back

The arrows should be thick and short.

Front

What is the largest planet in the solar system?

Back

The largest planet is Jupiter.

Front

What is the main component of the solar system?

Back

The main component of the solar system is the Sun.

Front

What are asteroids primarily made of?

Back

Asteroids are primarily made of rock and metal.

Front

What is the difference between a comet and an asteroid?

Back

Comets are made of ice and dust, while asteroids are made of rock and metal.

Front

What is the term for the path a planet takes around the Sun?

Back

The path is called an orbit.