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Questions and Answers
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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meteor
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meteorite
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comet
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constellations
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**A. ** A collection of stars
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**B. ** Any meteor that lands on Earth
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**C. ** Bits of dust and rock that move through the sky
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**D. ** Huge snowballs that orbit the Sun
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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meteor
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meteorite
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comet
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constellations
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**A. ** A collection of stars
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**B. ** Any meteor that lands on Earth
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**C. ** Bits of dust and rock that move through the sky
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**D. ** Huge snowballs that orbit the Sun
meteor = C meteorite = B comet = D constellations = A
Which of these planets is closest to the Sun?
Which of these planets is closest to the Sun?
- Mars
- Earth
- Venus
- Mercury (correct)
The Earth takes 365 days to orbit the Sun.
The Earth takes 365 days to orbit the Sun.
True (A)
The Moon takes approximately ______ days to orbit the Earth.
The Moon takes approximately ______ days to orbit the Earth.
What is the name of the planet that is known for its giant red spot?
What is the name of the planet that is known for its giant red spot?
Which of these planets is a gas giant?
Which of these planets is a gas giant?
The Earth spins on its axis once every 24 hours.
The Earth spins on its axis once every 24 hours.
What is the name of the planet known for its blue color?
What is the name of the planet known for its blue color?
Flashcards
Meteor
Meteor
Bits of dust and rock that move through the sky.
Meteorite
Meteorite
Any meteor that lands on Earth.
Comet
Comet
Huge snowballs that orbit the Sun.
Constellations
Constellations
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Planets
Planets
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Earth's rotation period
Earth's rotation period
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Earth's orbit period
Earth's orbit period
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Moon's orbit period
Moon's orbit period
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Study Notes
Matching Key Words and Definitions
- Meteor: Any meteor that lands on Earth
- Meteorite: Bits of dust and rock that move through the sky
- Comets: Huge snowballs that orbit the Sun
- Constellations: A collection of stars
Planets Word Search
- Planets in order from nearest to furthest from the Sun:
- Mercury
- Venus
- Earth
- Mars
- Jupiter
- Saturn
- Uranus
- Neptune
How Long?
- Earth's rotation period: 24 hours
- Earth's orbital period around the Sun: 365 ¼ days
- Moon's orbital period around Earth: 27 days 7 hours
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