4: Universe and the Solar System

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What is the shape of Earth's path around the sun?

Back

Elliptical.

Front

What is a light year equal to in miles?

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5,866,000,000,000 miles.

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What separates Mars from Jupiter?

Back

Asteroid belt.

Front

What is a cloud of dust and gas in space known as?

Back

A nebula.

Front

What happens to the force of gravity between two masses if they are moved closer?

Back

It increases.

Front

What is the center of our solar system?

Back

The sun.

Front

What are the four terrestrial planets in our solar system?

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter.

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What is the term for a small rocky body orbiting the sun?

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An asteroid.

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What is the name of the galaxy that contains our solar system?

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The Milky Way Galaxy.