Planets
what is the closest planet to the sun?
Mercury
Planets are a smaller, cooler body _____ a star.
Planets are a smaller, cooler body _orbiting_ a star.
which of these- comets, asteroids, or meteoroids- are made out of mostly ice?
Comets
What are the moon phases?
first quarter, waxing gibbous, waning gibbous, last quarter, waning crescent.
Why Is Pluto not considered a planet?
it does not meet the 3 standards of being a full sized planet?
TRUE OR FALSE: Is mercury the coldest planet because it is closest to the sun?
false
Stars are a ___ ball of plasma producing their own ___
Stars are a _hot_ ball of plasma producing their own _light._
What are comets made up of?
Ice, dust, and rock.
How do they affect people on earth?
the moon phases influence sleep patterns.
What are the 3 standards of being a full size planet?
must orbit the sun, must be nearly round, must be gravitationally dominant.
What are the 3 closest planets to the sun?
Mercury, Venus, Earth
Galaxy is is a massive collection of stars, gas, and ___
Galaxy is a massive collection of stars, gas, and _dust._
What are asteroids made of?
rocky and metallic bodies
What can a full moon cause?
it can shorten deep sleeps and impacts emotions and moods.
What is rotation?
an object spinning on it’s own internal axis.
What are the 3 farthest planets from the sun?
Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
What do planets reflect that stars produce?
Light
What is a meteoroid?
Small pieces from comets or asteroids that are burned up.
How are moods and emotions changed by a full moon?
the gravitational force or light change.
What is revolution?
the movement of one object around another external object.
What are the planets names in order?
Mercury, Venus, earth, mars, Jupiter, saturn, Uranus, Neptune
What holds the galaxy together?
Gravity
What is comets ”nickname”?
”dirty snowball”
What is the name of the phase that looks completely full?
Full moon
Why is earths tilt important?
it creates a cycle of seasons, moderates global climates, and enable varied habitats.