Nebular Theory
The solar system formed from a cloud of gas and dust called a what?
Nebula
The 3 types of planets in our solar system are:
terrestrial, jovian, and dwarf
The ____________ is at the center of our solar system.
the sun
What process does the Sun use to produce heat and light?
Nuclear fusion
The electromagnetic spectrum encompasses all types of electromagnetic _________________
radiation
The collapsing nebula led to the formation of the ___
Sun
Saturn is considered what type of planet? Terrestrial, Jovian, or Dwarf
Jovian
The planets are/are not evenly spaced in the solar system.
Are not
Nuclear Fusion happens where on the Sun?
In the core
What is the most powerful type of radiation emitted by the Sun?
Gamma rays
What are the planets?
How are Jovian planets different from the Terrestrial planets?
They are large, gaseous, thick atmospheres, and have many moons
Which planet has the shortest orbital period?
Mercury
What layer of the sun is located next to the core?
Radiative Zone
Which type of radiation emitted by the Sun causes sunburn and some types of cancer?
Ultraviolet (UV) light
The sun formed from the central region due to these forces.
What are gravitational forces?
Why was Pluto demoted to a Dwarf planet?
It didn't fit the characteristics of the outer planets. It also hadn't cleared its orbit of other debris.
Which planet has the most moons?
Saturn
The photosphere is the part of the Sun that we ____
see
Which type of radiation is used by doctor's to look at bones?
X rays
rotating
Which planet is closest to Earth?
Venus
Which planet has the LARGEST of all the moons in the solar system?
Jupiter
The amount of solar radiation reaching Earth determines temperature, ________ _______, and impacts ecosystems and habitats.
weather patterns
Which type of radiation has the longest wavelength but the least amount of energy?
radio waves