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If a new celestial body is discovered orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter, which classification would it most likely fall under, based on the provided information?
If a new celestial body is discovered orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter, which classification would it most likely fall under, based on the provided information?
- Inner planet, due to its proximity to the Sun.
- Asteroid, as it is located between inner and outer planets. (correct)
- Dwarf planet, smaller rocky bodies that orbit the sun
- Outer planet, due to its distance from Earth.
Considering the origins of the days of the week, which of the following statements correctly links a day to its celestial origin?
Considering the origins of the days of the week, which of the following statements correctly links a day to its celestial origin?
- Wednesday is named after the planet Mars.
- Thursday is named after the planet Jupiter. (correct)
- Friday is named after the planet Saturn.
- Tuesday is named after the planet Jupiter.
A student claims that because Uranus is a planet in the Solar System, 'Uranusday' should be a day of the week. Evaluate this claim based on the origin of the names of the days of the week.
A student claims that because Uranus is a planet in the Solar System, 'Uranusday' should be a day of the week. Evaluate this claim based on the origin of the names of the days of the week.
- The student is incorrect. Only inner planets are used for days of the week.
- The student is correct. All planets are used for the days of the week.
- The student is incorrect. The naming convention is based on ancient gods associated with planets or celestial objects. (correct)
- The student is correct, because the names of planets appear in the periodic table
If a mission aims to study planets with shorter orbital periods, which group of planets would be the primary focus?
If a mission aims to study planets with shorter orbital periods, which group of planets would be the primary focus?
Imagine a scenario where a scientist discovers a new planet that is significantly larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune, and it's located approximately between Mars and Jupiter. Which characteristics would MOST influence its classification as either an inner or outer planet?
Imagine a scenario where a scientist discovers a new planet that is significantly larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune, and it's located approximately between Mars and Jupiter. Which characteristics would MOST influence its classification as either an inner or outer planet?
Flashcards
What is the Solar System?
What is the Solar System?
The Sun and all objects orbiting it, including planets, comets, and asteroids.
What is the order of planets from the Sun?
What is the order of planets from the Sun?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
What are the inner planets?
What are the inner planets?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. They are closer to the Sun and are smaller.
What is a planetary orbit?
What is a planetary orbit?
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Origin of Days of the Week Names?
Origin of Days of the Week Names?
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Study Notes
- The Solar System includes the Sun and everything that revolves around it such as planets, comets and asteroids
- The planets, especially, are the most interesting things in the solar system
- Order of the planets, starting with the closest to the sun: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
Inner vs Outer Planets
- Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are closer to the sun
- Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are smaller than Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.
Planetary Orbits
- Planets "orbit" the sun, meaning they journey around it
Origin of the Names of Days of the Week
- Many of the days of the week have their names from planets or other celestial objects
- The Moon: Monday is named after the moon
- Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, and Venus: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are derived from ancient gods related to these planets
- Saturn: Saturday originates from Saturn.
- The Sun: The name Sunday is from the sun.
- Uranus, Neptune and Earth are also planets in the solar system
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Explore the solar system, its planets, and their order from the sun. Learn about the difference between inner and outer planets, planetary orbits, and the origin of the names of days of the week in relation to planets and celestial objects.
