Earth & Space Science Review

Front

What part of the water cycle involves water in the gas state?

Back

Evaporation is the part of the water cycle where water changes from liquid to gas.

Front

Which group of planets has a longer relative length of year?

Back

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune have longer years because they are farther from the Sun.

Front

What do all planets in our solar system have in common?

Back

All planets are nearly round and orbit the Sun.

Front

What physical property is being tested if a mineral cannot be scratched by a fingernail but can be scratched by metal?

Back

Hardness is the property being tested.

Front

In what way are comets and asteroids similar?

Back

Both comets and asteroids are found in orbit around the Sun.

Front

What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid water?

Back

Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and turns back into liquid.

Front

What is the main difference between a comet and an asteroid?

Back

Comets are made of ice and dust, while asteroids are primarily made of rock and metal.

Front

What is the term for the path a planet takes around the Sun?

Back

An orbit is the path that a planet follows around the Sun.

Front

What is the term for the spinning motion of a planet on its axis?

Back

Rotation is the spinning motion of a planet on its axis.

Front

What is the name of the force that keeps planets in orbit around the Sun?

Back

Gravity is the force that keeps planets in orbit around the Sun.