Solar System

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What are the two factors that affect the gravitational pull of two objects?

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Mass and Distance.

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Why is the gravitational pull on the Earth stronger than the gravitational pull on the Moon?

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The Moon has less mass and therefore less gravitational pull.

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What causes comets to have a tail?

Back

The heat of the sun.

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What is a meteorite?

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A small piece of rock that has hit the Earth's surface.

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What is the Kuiper Belt?

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A donut-shaped region of icy bodies that extends from the orbit of Neptune to the outer reaches of our solar system.

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Define gravity.

Back

Gravity is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other, depending on their masses and the distance between them.

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What is the difference between a comet and an asteroid?

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Comets are icy bodies that release gas or dust, while asteroids are rocky bodies that do not.

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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 and other celestial bodies.

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What is an orbit?

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An orbit is the path one object takes around another object due to gravitational forces.

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What is the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region between Mars and Jupiter that contains numerous rocky bodies.