4.1 - The Night Sky Flashcards

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1
Q

What’s the only natural satellite for the earth?

A

The moon.

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2
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Name the planets that are visible from the naked eye.

A

Mercury, Venus, Mars,Jupiter and Saturn.

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3
Q

What do comets look like?

A

Huge snowballs.

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4
Q

What do comets orbit?

A

The Sun.

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5
Q

What is the difference between a meteor and meteorite?

A

A meteor rock burns up in the sky while a meteorite is rock that makes it to the ground.

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