Scientific Method
How many steps are in the scientific method?
7 steps
The Red Planet
Earth's Twin
Venus (Because of size)
What process allows stars to produce energy?
Nuclear Fusion
What determines which lifecycle a star will take?
The Star's Mass (Weight)
Name the third step of the scientific method
Form a hypothesis
Which planets are the terrestrial planets?
(Inner Planets)
Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars
How many gas giants are there and what are their names?
4 total: Jupiter; Saturn; Uranus; Neptune
Nuclear Fusion
How old is the Sun
4.6 Billion Years
What is the last step of the scientific method?
Analyze data and form a conclusion
Which planet is now considered a dwarf planet?
Pluto
Which planet is the smallest in our solar system? (Do not include dwarf planets)
Mercury
What two characteristics are necessary for nuclear fusion to take place?
Temperature (K) and pressure
Corona; Chromosphere; Photosphere; Convection Zone; Radiation Zone; Core
How do we write a hypothesis?
If/then statements
What is the definition for rotation?
A rotation is how long it takes a planet to turn on it's axis.
What is the definition for revolution?
How long it takes a planet to go around the sun.
What two types of energy are produced from Nuclear Fusion? (They come from the sun)
Heat and Light energy
What state of matter is the sun?
Plasma
Define a hypothesis
An educated guess based on observations and knowledge of topic
What two planets are blue?
What 4 planets have rings?
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Hydrogen atoms fuse together in Nuclear Fusion, this is also known as what cycle
Proton Proton Cycle
What is the sun made of?
70% Hydrogen
28% Helium
1.5% Oxygen, Nitrogen, Carbon
0.5% Other (Neon, Iron, Silicon, Magnesium, Sulfur)