Astronomy Practice Test

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What are asteroids?

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Asteroids are small rocky bodies that orbit the sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

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What do all planets in our solar system revolve around?

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All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun.

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Where is our solar system located in the Milky Way galaxy?

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Our solar system is located on the outer rim of the Milky Way galaxy.

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Why can't we live on other planets?

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We cannot live on other planets because they do not have an atmosphere with breathable gases like oxygen, do not have liquid water, and are not in the 'sweet spot' habitable zone.

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What are meteoroids?

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Meteoroids are smaller pieces of rock that break off from comets or asteroids.

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What is a comet?

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A comet is an icy body that releases gas or dust. When close to the sun, it develops a glowing coma and a tail.

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What is the difference between a meteor and a meteoroid?

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A meteoroid is a small rock or particle from space, while a meteor is the streak of light produced when a meteoroid enters the Earth's atmosphere.

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What is the habitable zone?

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The habitable zone is the region around a star where conditions may be right for liquid water to exist on a planet's surface.

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What is the sun?

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The sun is a star at the center of our solar system, providing light and heat to the planets.

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What are the inner planets?

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The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, which are rocky and closer to the sun.