Unit 1- The Universe

Front

What galaxy is our sun located in?

Back

Milky Way Galaxy

Front

According to Newton's law, gravitational attraction between objects is true regardless of the _______ between them.

Back

Distance

Front

What holds Neptune in its orbit around the Sun?

Back

The gravitational pull of the Sun holds Neptune in its orbit.

Front

What model proposed by Nicholaus Copernicus suggests that all planets revolve around the Sun?

Back

Heliocentric

Front

Where is Earth located in the Milky Way Galaxy?

Back

Orion spur

Front

What is the center of our solar system?

Back

The Sun

Front

What force keeps planets in orbit around the Sun?

Back

Gravitational force

Front

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

Back

Orbit

Front

Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

Back

Mars

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter