Solar System
what is the planet we live on?
earth
What are Meteorites?
pieces of rock from space that make it to the surface of the Earth
How long does it take for the moon to make a full rotation around the earth?
27 days
What are the names of all the outer planets in our solar system?
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
Where do meteoroids come from?
pieces of asteroids
How long does it take for the moon to rotate once on its axis?
27
Who is credited with the heliocentric model?
Galileo Galilei
Where is the asteroid belt?
between mars and jupiter
What galaxy do we live in?
Milky Way
What is the furthest planet to the sun?
Neptune
Why cant comets be close to the sun?
because they will melt
Which planet is bigger? Earth or Mars?
the earth
What are the names of all the inner planets?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars
What is an icy object that orbits the sun called?
a comet
What is the name of the spherical shell of asteroids, comets and other space debris that surrounds our solar system?
The Oort Cloud