Astronomy Unit Test Review

Front

What are the original two elements in our universe?

Back

Helium and Hydrogen

Front

Where is a meteor located?

Back

In the atmosphere

Front

What model describes the solar system with the sun at the center?

Back

Heliocentric System

Front

What would happen to Earth if there were no gravity?

Back

Earth would fly out to space

Front

What is a meteorite?

Back

A meteorite is a meteoroid that enters the Earth's atmosphere.

Front

What is the difference between a meteor and a meteorite?

Back

A meteor is a meteoroid that burns up in the atmosphere, while a meteorite is what reaches the ground.

Front

What is the main component of stars?

Back

Hydrogen

Front

What is the term for a celestial body that orbits a planet?

Back

Moon

Front

What is the name of our galaxy?

Back

The Milky Way

Front

What is the force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun?

Back

Gravity