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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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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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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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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What is an asteroid belt?

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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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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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What is the significance of the Moon's orbit around Earth?

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The Moon's orbit affects tides on Earth and stabilizes Earth's axial tilt, which influences climate.

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What are the inner planets of the solar system?

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The inner planets, also known as terrestrial planets, are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What are the outer planets of the solar system?

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The outer planets, also known as gas giants, are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.