Put in order of size: Galaxy, Universe, Sun, Solar System, Earth, Asteroid (pp. 240-249)
Universe, Galaxy, Solar System, Sun, Earth, Asteroid
Inner planets are____________, outer planets are__________ (240)
Inner: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and MarsOuter: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
List 2 reasons stars are brighter or dimmer in the night sky.
The brightness of a star depends partly on its size, And it depends also on its distance from earth
Compare/Contrast: ABSOLUTE magnitude and APPARENT magnitude of stars.
Apparent magnitude is a measure of how bright a star appears to be when you see it from Earth. Absolute magnitude is a measure of how bright the star really is. They are alike because they are both how bright a star is.
What happens to a year length the farther you get from the Sun? Why?
The year length gets longer.
What would happen to the temperature on Earth if we moved farther from the Sun?
The temperature gets hotter
What is the shape of the orbits of EVERYTHING, circular or elliptical?
Elliptical
What causes the tides? (237)
The pull of gravity between the moon and Earth
What causes the seasons? Include a picture showing the relationship between the Sun and Earth. (235)
The earth's spin axis is tilted with respect to its orbital plane
What causes Eclipses? (Solar and Lunar) include picture of the relationship between the placement of the Sun, Earth and Moon.
The Earth, Sun, and moon align and an eclipse occurs
How are igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks formed?
Igneous rocks are formed when magma or lava cools and becomes solid. Metamorphic rocks form when rocks are close to molten magma to get heated up. And sedimentary rocks are formed when sediment becomes solid material
What are examples of PHYSICAL weathering? How is this like a physical change? (189)
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