Definition of meteors

Solids that range in size from dust to small rocks that burn in a brief bright display when they enter Earth's atmosphere

Galileo's discovery in 1610

Galilean moons orbiting Jupiter

Solar System Information Table

Table showing diameter, period of rotation, and period of revolution for planets in the solar system.

Neptune's long revolution period

Neptune is such a long distance away that it has a large orbital path.

Movement of Sun, Earth, and Moon

The Earth revolves around the Sun, the Earth rotates on its axis, and the Moon revolves around the Earth.

Characteristics of solar system objects

- The Sun is the star at the center of our solar system. Its gravity holds our solar system together. - Earth is one planet in the solar system. It is the only object in the solar system that has water in any form.

The Moon travels in an elliptical orbit that is nearly circular around the Earth.

The gravitational forces from the Sun and the Earth on the Moon are equal, causing the Moon to maintain its orbit.

Force that governs the motion and patterns of objects in our solar system.

The force of gravity keeps planets, asteroids, and comets orbiting in an elliptical pattern around the Sun.

Ways the atmosphere makes the existence of life on Earth possible.

Maintains a constant temperature, shields Earth from small collisions, offers protection from radiation, allows for gas exchange between plants and animals.

Diagram showing the "Inhabitable Zone" around a star.

The inhabitable zone is a particular distance from the Sun that is most likely to allow life to inhabit a planet, requiring liquid water and oxygen.

Distances and Characteristics of Planets Flashcards

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Distance from the Sun: Mercury

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58,000,000 km

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Distance from the Sun: Venus

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110,000,000 km

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Distance from the Sun: Earth

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150,000,000 km

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Distance from the Sun: Mars

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230,000,000 km

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Distance from the Sun: Jupiter

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780,000,000 km

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Distance from the Sun: Saturn

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1,400,000,000 km

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Distance from the Sun: Uranus

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2,900,000,000 km

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