SOL 6.8 Earth and Space Systems
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What is a meteoroid?
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A meteoroid is a small rocky or metallic body in outer space that is smaller than an asteroid and can become a meteor when it enters the Earth's atmosphere.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the percentage of Earth's surface covered by water?
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About 75% of the Earth's surface is covered by water.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What causes tides on Earth?
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Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Sun and Moon on Earth's oceans.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the name of the planet that is known for its rings?
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Saturn is known for its prominent ring system.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an asteroid belt?
Back
An asteroid belt is a region in space where numerous asteroids orbit the Sun, primarily located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between a meteoroid, meteor, and meteorite?
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A meteoroid is a small object in space, a meteor is the flash of light produced when a meteoroid enters the Earth's atmosphere, and a meteorite is a meteoroid that survives its passage through the atmosphere and lands on Earth.
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What is the role of gravity in space?
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Gravity is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other, keeping planets in orbit around stars and moons in orbit around planets.
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